Name/TitleButter churn
About this objectCream was collected and put in this churn, which was agitated by the internal paddle, powered by hand. Once butter had formed it was washed and shaped.
Manufactured by Robert Boby Ltd. of Suffolk under license from Garbutt's, it is known as a 'two-minute' churn and well known for the quality of its butter.
MakerRobert Boby Ltd.
Date MadeEarly 20th century
Place MadeBury St Edmunds, England
Medium and MaterialsChurn & legs: Wood
Wheels & fittings: metal
Funnel: brass
Inscription and MarksInscription on a metal plate on the side:
ROBERT BOBY LTD
ENGINEERS
BURY ST EDMUNDS ENGLAND
SOLE LICENSEES & MANUFACTURERS
GARBUTT'S PAT. TWO MINUTE CHURN
NO. 1140 SIZE 1
MeasurementsWidth: 900 mm
Height: 1180 mm
Length: 640 mm
Object numberSTMEA:1986-4
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
