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A large cheese sampler used to test the quality of the cheese.
A large cheese sampler, used to take a sample from a cheese in order to test its quality. It consists of an iron or steel scoop with a flat end, attached to a wooden handle by means of a brass ring.

cheese sampler: metal, wood

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘SAMPLER // 69/188 // PROCESSING Milk Cheese // ... // Wood (Handle) Iron //(pencil drawing)’, MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Description: A large robust cheese sampler in very good condition. The scoop is made from iron and has a flat end. The scoop is attached to the solid wood handle by means of a brass ring. // Use: For withdrawing samples from cheese in order to test its quality.’

Metal, Wood