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Chaff Cutter & Mill; R. Hunt & Co Ltd; STMEA:A.916

Name/TitleChaff Cutter & Mill

About this objectThis is a combined Chaff Cutter and Mill. It was used by Mr Wallace and his farm staff of The Wash, Hargrave, Bury St. Edmunds, until the mid-1930's.
The wood part is green and the metal, black. It comprises of a conical hopper, trough, and wheels with two knives.

MakerR. Hunt & Co Ltd

Maker RoleManufacturer

Period1930s

Place MadeEarls Colne, Essex

Inscription and MarksMoulded on the end: R. HUNT & CO, EARLS COLNE, ENGLAND
Moulded on the legs: D 67, D 67
Moulded on side: D 60, D 63

MeasurementsMaximum width: 1020 mm
Length: 1510 mm
Height: 1290 mm

Object Typechaff cutter

Object numberSTMEA:A.916

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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