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76/270
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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.
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Moisture tester: wooden box containing scales with a pan, ladle, can of calcium carbide and a testing
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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.’
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Burnley
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1920-01-01 - 1929-12-31
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1920s
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