Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Since 200AD Maltsters have used floor maltings, a traditional method for malting barley. After the malt had been steeped it was laid out on the floors to germinate over the course of approximately 5 days. During the germination period, traditionally the malt had to be turned by hand every 8 hours, a skilled task using the shovel to turn the ‘couch’ to prevent the roots from matting. Turning the germinating grain maintained optimal conditions, ensuring even temperature and moisture.Malt shovels were tailor-made to each individual maltster depending on their height. Most malt shovels feature a T-shaped handle and had a wooden spade, although later on the malt shovel spades were adorned with a metal edge to protect it when scraping along the floor whilst turning the malt.Pictured below; Women working at the Maltings using wooden Malt Shovel during World War I (left) and Maltsters from 1840 (right) standing proud with their individual malt shovels.
Malt Shovels This one is made from beechwood and would have been used in a mill or maltings or oast house etc.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Malt Shovel from the Early 19th Century. Excellent Condition with Wonderful Grain on the Pan. Circa 1845.
