Object number
98/9
Description
A grindstone turned with a handle and a clamp to fix it to a workbench. The grindstone was used for general craft work
This is a small grindstone turned with a handle. It has a clamp to fix it to a workbench. It is painted red with a wooden end to the handle. The grindstone was used for general craft work.
Physical description
1 grindstone: stone, wood, metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: GRINDSTONE // Accession number: 98/9 // Classification: CRAFTS // Negative number: 60/16945 // Acquisition method: GIFT // Acquired from, date: 9.3.98 [...] HENLEY, OXON // Store: small object // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 27.7.99 // Description: A small grindstone turned with a handle. It has a clamp to fix it to a work bench. Painted red with a wooden end to the handle. No inscription. // Dimensions: Height approx: 16.0 cm Width: 10.0 cm // Associated information: This grindstone was in the bag with the sprayer/pumps 98/5-8 which Mr. Hawkins donated. // References: Entry no. 034'
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Dimensions
- Height 160 mm
- Width 100 mm
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