Object number
53/223
Collection
Description
Branding iron, made of steel and marking the letters 'AYRE', was probably used for marking pieces of wood.
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
