Object number
74/81
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Description
This is a curd cutter used for cutting the curd in a horizontal direction to facilitate the removal of the whey. This example has 47 horizontal steel knives. The wooden handle is at a right angle to the cutter and is fixed on by means of a brass ring. There are four circular grooves on the handle. Two knobs at the bottom of the cutter protect the knives. The inscription suggests it was made by J. Tyler & Sons of Highbridge. This item was donated as part of a collection of dairy related objects from the University of Reading Department of Food Science.
Physical description
1 curd cutter: brass, wood
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Curd cutter // Tinned brass and wood// stamped J. Tyler & Sons, Highridge // University of Reading Department of Food Science // Description: A curd cutter with 47 horizontal steel knives. The wooden handle is at a right angle to the cutter and is fixed on by means of a brass ring. There are four circular grooves on the handle. Two knobs at the bottom of the cutter protect the knives. Use: For cutting the curd in a horizontal direction to facilitate the removal of the whey.’
Production place
Highbridge
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