On view at the Museum: The Food Sector
Vine pruners, Le Vendangeur
Modern Era, Europe
AL6858
Grape-pickers use this type of shears to harvest bunches of grapes for the production of wine. The central spring automatically brings the blades back in the open position, making grape cutting easier.
Datasheet
- Type: Tool
- Place of origin: France
- Materials and techniques: Metal Wood
- Date: circa 1900
- Dimensions: 20 x 1 x 13.5 cm
- Weight: 79g
- Brand: Le Vendangeur
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