Name/TitleMilking Pail

About this objectTinned iron pail with a top cover that has a spout at the front and large aperture at the back. There is a handle that arches over the pail and a smaller, horizontal handle at the lower back. Top cover features an inscribed, oval shaped brass plate. This pail was used by the donor until just prior to donation for milking at Stanstead Hall, Hitcham.

MakerWessex Supplies Ltd.

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeWells

Medium and MaterialsPail: tinned iron.
Label: brass

Inscription and MarksOn brass label on cover:
WES
X
THE ARMITAGE
CLEAN MILKING PAIL
PATENT NO. 198947
REG DESIGN NO. 694351
WESSEX SUPPLIES LTD, WELLS

MeasurementsHeight from pail rim: 240mm
Diameter: 290mm
Front spout length: 50mm
Front spout width: 110mm
Back aperture width: 210mm
Back aperture length: 135mm

Object numberSTMEA:A.2844

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)