Name/TitleNucleus hive

About this objectA white hive, with fittings, used at Scarlett's Farm, Essex in the 1940's - 1950's, for small swarms or queen rearing.
The hive contains 4 frames, the latter two being 'dummy' frames. One of the larger ones has combs remaining on it, while the other has the man-made base intact on which the bees will form their combs. The pointed roof is removable. At each end of the roof section there is a hole for the entry of the bees, covered by a cone-shaped tin cover, in which are a number of smaller holes.

Date Made1940s - 1950s

Medium and MaterialsWhole: wood
Fittings: metal
Roof cover: tin

MeasurementsHeight: 1 foot and 9 1/4 inches
Roof length: 1 foot and 9 5/8 inches
Roof width: 10 3/4 inches
Patform width: 235mm
2 internal frames: 1 foot and 2 inches x 8 1/2 inches
2 internal 'dummy' frames: 1 foot and 2 inches x 5 1/2 inches

Object numberSTMEA:A.5650

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)