Name/TitlePig trough
About this objectA black painted trough with two bars across the top, rounded sides and ends. There are 4 'L' shaped stands on the bottom and moulded lettering inside the trough. In the period of agricultural depression during the last decades of the 19th century, Ransomes expanded into many different markets, especially lawnmowers and general foundry work. Used at Gipping Farm, Stowupland, Suffolk.
MakerRansomes, Head & Jefferies
Date Made1881-1883
Place MadeIpswich
Medium and MaterialsCast iron
Inscription and MarksMoulded inside trough:
RANSOMES HEAD & JEFFERIES
IPSWICH
MeasurementsLength: 89 cms
Breadth: 26.5 cm
Height: 17 cm
Object Typetrough
Object numberSTMEA:1987-27
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
