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56/359/1-2
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This butter churn was used for making butter, and is of a type generally used in larger dairies. It is inscribed 'Champion churn: Champion churn used by the champion butter makers of England and Scotland. Dairy Supply Co. Ltd. London, Edinburgh + Cork.' This churn was used in Surrey.
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Churn: wood; metal; good condition
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MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – 'Description: A large wooden churn on a stand similar to those advertised in the Dairy Supply catalogue. The churn is made of wooden staves held together by 4 metal bands. There are two metal rods fixed on each side by means of which the churn is suspended on the stand. A metal handle with a wooden end is fixed to one of these rods. When this handle is turned the churn rotates end over end. The lid fits onto a brass ring in the neck of the churn. The lid has brass hinges, fastenings and fittings. There is a safety valve and a glass inspection hole on top of the lid. There is a drainage hole at the base of the churn. The bung when not in use is kept in a special hole on one leg of the stand. The stand is solidly made and held together by four ties. There are two slats at the bottom which form a stand for a bucket to collect butter milk or to drain the churn into. There are four hinged metal handles to facilitate the carrying of the stand. The metal fittings which support the churn have a small wheel on each side upon which the churn rotates. There is a metal hook which fits into an eye on the churn and holds it in a steady position when not in use and also allows the churn to drain from the bung hole. // Use: For making medium quantities of butter. This type of churn was generally used in larger dairies.'
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