Object number
76/270
Creator
Description
This is the 'Speedy' Moisture Tester, manufactured by Thomas Ashworth & Co. Ltd. of Burnley, Lancashire, in the 1920s. The equipment is all contained in a box and consists of a set of scales with a pan, ladle, can of calcium carbide and a testing. This was used by a farmer in Warlingham, Surrey to test grains and grass seeds.
Physical description
Moisture tester: wooden box containing scales with a pan, ladle, can of calcium carbide and a testing
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Tester, moisture // metal, brass and others // The ‘Speedy’ moisture tester, trademark taco Burnley // All contained in a wooden box, apparatus consists of scales with a pan, ladle, can of calcium carbide and a testing // Manufacturer- Thomas Ashworth & Co Ltd. 1920’s, Lancashire, Burnley, Vulcan Works Est. 1828 // User- Mr Jell, farmer, 1920’s onwards. Used for testing grains and seeds // Charon, K.’
Production place
Burnley
Production date
1920-01-01 - 1929-12-31
Production period
1920s
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13801.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13802.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13800.tif - High resolution image
