Historical information

The sickle has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations for grain harvesting and crop gathering.
It was widely used in Australian and European agriculture before mechanized farming tools became common.
The rust and patina suggest this sickle may be an early 20th-century or even 19th-century example.
It was a key tool in subsistence farming, hay cutting, and manual harvesting, making it a valuable artifact of rural history.
Likely from the EMMERSON Estate at Clear Lake.

Physical description

This is a vintage sickle, a traditional agricultural hand tool used for harvesting crops, cutting grass, or clearing vegetation. The sickle consists of two main parts:
A curved metal blade with a sharp inner edge, designed for efficient cutting with a swinging motion. The blade appears rusted and aged, indicating significant historical use.
A wooden handle, which is cylindrical and smooth, showing signs of wear and darkening from age and handling. The handle is attached to the blade with a metal tang inserted into the wood, ensuring stability.