#139 • Manual Hand-Pushed Peanut Planter with Gears and Seed Hopper
Part of Dinwiddie #4 (timed auction by Fred Wilson Auction Service LLC)
High bid $9.00
Status: Sold
This manual hand-pushed peanut planter is a practical tool from agricultural history. Designed with a metal seed hopper, gears, and a dispensing mechanism, it facilitated precise peanut planting in rows. The sturdy frame and drive system indicate its durability and reliability during early to mid-20th century farming practices. With its cog and sprocket system, it represents an innovative design critical to efficient planting before motorized equipment became widespread.