Object number
68/130
Collection
Description
A branding iron, which is used for marking sheep to prove ownership, this example consists of a 'W' design. Part of the Sharp Collection.
This is a branding iron, which is used for marking sheep to prove ownership, this example consists of a 'W' design. This is came to the museum as part of the Sharp Collection.
Archival history
The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘BRANDING IRON // livestock Sheep // SHARP COLLECTION // [pencil drawing].’
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