Object number
53/223
Collection
Description
This branding iron, made of steel and marking the letters 'AYRE', was probably used for marking pieces of wood.
Physical description
1 branding iron: metal (steel); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: BRANDING IRON // Accession number: 53/223 // Classification: FORESTRY // Negative number: 35/2169 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: TITUS BARHAM COLLECTION 1953 // Store: Small stores // Condition: Good // Recorder, date: JMB 29.9.80 // Description: Steel branding iron with round handle and solid head with letters AYRE on it. // Dimensions: Length: 67.0 cm Width of head: 10.0 cm Letters 2.5 cm high // Associated information: Probably used for marking wood // References:'
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 670 mm
- Width 100 mm
- Depth 25 mm
Associated subject
