Summary
Model of a single furrow stump jump mouldboard plough. Model of the plough invented by Richard Bowyer Smith, of Kalkabury, South Australia, in 1876. It was the world's first stump jump plough. An adjustable weight on a hinged, mouldboard carrying member is employed for the purpose of returning the mouldboard to its work after surmounting an obstacle. The principle of the pivoted tilling member is still in universal use.
This model was made at H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, of Sunshine, Victoria, probably during the period 1920s-1930s.
R.B. Smith produced a three furrow plough before a single furrow version. This model differs in detail from published illustrations of the single furrow version.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Nov 1938
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Inventor
Mr R.B. Smith, Kalkabury, South Australia, Australia, circa 1876
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Modelmaker
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1938
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - ploughing, Model mouldboard ploughs - stump jump
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
61.5 cm (Length), 29 cm (Width), 25.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Agriculture, Industrial Design, Innovation & Design, Ploughs
