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  • Object number
    2022/5
  • Description
    The Betterway patent egg grader’ made of Bakelite. An egg grader is used for sorting eggs into different grades by weight. Mid 20th century.
    The Betterway patent egg grader’ scales is made of Bakelite. An egg grader is used for sorting eggs into different grades by weight. The egg grader has measurements of medium, standard and special. It was made in England, probably mid 20th century. The scales separate into two parts. See related Clem Shaw archive collection DX2364.
  • Physical description
    egg grader scales: metal, Bakelite
  • Archival history
    Museum Object Entry Form – 3 egg graders. // 1 trap nest entrance. // Egg graders date from around Second World War. Clem Shaw and probably his father before him used the egg graders and trap nest. See related archive collection. [Donor] happy for us to dispose if decide not to acquire. [the trap nest entrance was not accessioned]
  • Production place
    England
  • Production date
    1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
  • Production period
    Twentieth century, first half
  • Object name
    Scales
  • Material
    Metal, Plastic, phenolic
  • Technique
    Moulded
  • Dimensions
    • Length 160 mm
    • Width 90 mm
  • Associated subject
    MARKETING AND SELLING : weighing and measuring
    Poultry
    Eggs
    PROCESSING : grading, testing and sampling
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