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Ratchet

Ratchet owned and possibly made by James Blades. Wooden cog-wheel mounted between two metal plates, turned by a hand crank. Two wooden tongues engage the cog-wheel. Attachment screw on side opposite crank.

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  • Repository:Royal Academy of Music Museum