Object number
2022/5
Description
'The Betterway patent egg grader’ scales is made of Bakelite. An egg grader is used for sorting eggs into different grades by weight. The egg grader has measurements of medium, standard and special. It was made in England, probably mid 20th century. The scales separate into two parts. See related Clem Shaw archive collection DX2364.
Physical description
egg grader scales: metal, Bakelite
Archival history
Museum Object Entry Form – 3 egg graders. // 1 trap nest entrance. // Egg graders date from around Second World War. Clem Shaw and probably his father before him used the egg graders and trap nest. See related archive collection. [Donor] happy for us to dispose if decide not to acquire. [the trap nest entrance was not accessioned]
Production place
England
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century, first half
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