Name/TitleOil cake breaker

About this object It is painted green with red lettering. Machinery was needed to break oil cake, the residue from oil manufacture, into digestible feed. Many manufacturers were engaged in developing such barn machinery during the 19th century and the business became very specialised.

MakerR. Hunt & Co Ltd

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeEarls Colne, Essex

Medium and MaterialsBreaker: metal
Wheel: metal
Handle: wood

Inscription and MarksThe maker's name and address is stamped on the sides and end.

MeasurementsLength: 1020 mm
Max width: 740 mm
Max height: 1050 mm

Subject and Association DescriptionUsed by Miss E.B.Y. Carter and Mr Carter (Father)
Paradise Farm, Worlingworth, Suffolk

Object Typecake breaker

Object numberSTMEA:A.1600

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)