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Hook, bailingU- shaped steel bail dual hooks to drag bails of wool into position in the woolshed

LampLamp base (without glass chimney) Metal base with a lever for wick control. Wick compartment on top of metal base, with a separate piece to hold the chimney. On the base, there is a hollow centre

Blackout light coverCircular metal plate to be fitted over vehicle headlights during the blackout period of WW2. Appears to be homemade. Has an oblong piece of glass held in place by metal brackets with a circular device which would have projected a beam of light whilst driving. Cap at back of plate would be fitted over the headlight.

Boot lastHobbing feet were used for manufacturing and repairing shoes and boots. Three sizes - large, medium and small

Boot lastHobbing feet were used for manufacturing and repairing shoes and boots. Three sizes - large, medium and small.

Saw, silageTwo handled single blade saw for cutting hay bales into smaller sizes to feed animals. The handles are wooden and the cutting edge of the saw has large teeth.

Saw, buckWooden frame with saw at base. Blades can be replaced. Originally had tension adjuster at top of frame. Used for shaping wood.

BottleGreen glass bottle with long cylindrical neck and a rounded base known as a torpedo or bomb bottle.

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