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A brander for baking bannocks, oat or barley bread. Lavinia Smith acquired it from Nat Slade, a wheelwright from Wayford, Somerset.
A brander is a domestic hearth implement for baking brander bannocks or oat or barley bread over hot coals. This one is made of iron and consists of a plain ring with two T-shaped pieces at each side and a large handle for hanging. Also known as a griddle. Lavinia Smith acquired it from Nat Slade, a wheelwright from Wayford, Somerset.

1 brander: metal (iron); fair condition- worn

Lavinia Smith No. 200., Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 200. A handmade iron holder on which a large pan could rest suspended over a low fire. From Nat Slade, wheelwright of Wayford, Somerset.'

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)