Rake, hay

This is an ashwood, 17-tine rake for gathering harvested hay. It is new but made to a traditional 'split-handled' design. Stamped on the head and handle is the following: 'AJAX // Made by Suffolk Craftsmen'. It was made by Whelnetham Woodwork Ltd., Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, who also made scythe handles, forks, mauls, beetles, mallets and handles by traditional methods, in addition to rakes. Wheln…