Object number
54/381
Creator
Description
This is a curd breaker, a tool used for cutting curd to hasten the escape of whey when making cheese. It was manufactured by Pond & Son of Blandford Forum, Dorset. A small brass label at the bottom end of the handle bears a picture of a farm, cow and dairy maid with the words: 'Pond & Son, // Dairy Utensil Manufacturers, // Blandford, // Dorset.'
Physical description
1 curd breaker: wood (ash); steel; brass; good condition
Label Text
Curd breaker. Originating from Blandford, Dorset, this curd breaker has a similar purpose to the curd cutter in the case below - it was used to divide curds to hasten the escape of whey. Draining whey from curds is a crucial element in creating a hard cheese. Cutting the curds into large pieces will result in a moisture cheese, whilst smaller pieces will lead to a drier cheese. Following the cutting process, curds can also be cooked and stirred to further remove the whey.
Production place
Blandford Forum
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_743.tif - High resolution image
