CHAFF CUTTER
Chaff cutter used for cutting straw or hay into small pieces for animal feed.
Made by R. Hunt & Co. Ltd., U.K. Model; Improved chaff cutter.
Manufactured by R. Hunt (same maker as horse-gear displayed with chaff cutter in front of museum, also grister 2001.806 in shearing shed & oilcake breaker 2001.837 in Machinery Shed)
Restored to working order 2014
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R. Hunt & Co, Essex, UK
R. Hunt & Co. of Essex, U.K. were makers of stationary engines, agricultural machinery makers and iron founders. The company was established in 1808 by Robert Hunt. The company name changed over the years to include the names of sons and other partners who entered into the business. In 1886 after further changes in management the company name reverted to R. Hunt & Co. In 1985 the company was acquired by Christy Brothers (electrical contractors), and presumably became Christy Hunt. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/R._Hunt_and_Co
