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Plough Disc Model - Stump Jump Disc Units, pre 1938
Reg. No: ST 020953
- Summary:
- Two examples of stump jump disc units mounted on a wooden base. Model comprises of:
1. Draught restored stump jump disc unit as fitted to the Braybrook Implement Co. Plough, made from 1899. The design was probably patented by Daniel Crosby of Kadina, S. A. (v15520 8:9:1898).
2. Spring restored stump jump disc unit as fitted to the plough produced by the firm of W. C. Peacock & Bros. The design was first patented by C. A. Peacock in 1899 (v16253). Usually known in Australia as the Peacock plough. The first successful stump jump disc plough to be used in Australia.
Model made by H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd., Sunshine, Victoria. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, 1938
| Discipline: | Technology |
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| Tagged with: | ploughs |
| Themes this item is part of: | Hugh V. McKay, Agricultural Implement & Machinery Manufacturer, Ballarat & Sunshine, Victoria, H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers & Importers, Sunshine, Victoria, Sustainable Futures Collection |
| Primary Classification: | AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE |
| Secondary Classification: | Crop Management - Ploughing |
| Tertiary Classification: | plough components |
| Manufacturer: | Braybrook Implement Co, Braybrook, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1899 Draught restored stump-jump disc unit as fitted to the Braybrook Implement Co. ploughs, made from 1899. The design was probably patented by Daniel Crosby of Kadina, South Australia (v15520 8:9:1898). |
| Manufacturer: | Peacock Bros. Pty. Ltd., post 1899 Spring restored stump-jump disc unit as fitted to the plough produced by the firm of W.C. Peacock & Bros. The design was first patented by C.A. Peacock in 1899 (V16253). Usually known in Australia as the Peacock plough, it was the first successful stump-jump disc plough to be used in Australia. |
| Patentee: | Mr Daniel Crosby, Kadina, South Australia, Australia, 1899 The stump-jump disc plough design was first patented by C.A. Peacock in 1899 (V16253). Usually known in Australia as the Peacock plough. The first successful stump jump disc plough to be used in Australia. |
| Modelmaker: | H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia, 1938 |
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