Sheep-shearer's bench

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Date:1875 - 1899 (c.)

Description:This is an oak and pine bench with a tapering seat, designed for sheep shearing. It has four splayed legs, with a space on the end for hanging shears. It comes from the late 19th century. Height 312mm, Length 892mm, Depth 312mm


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1770s
Horn beaker
Horn beaker

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1800s
Flax breaker
Flax breaker

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1830s
Two lackeys candleholder - side view
Two lackeys candleholder - side view

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1870s
Lamp base
Lamp base

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1890s
Lamp base
Lamp base

This is a tapering cylindrical brass water-can which has been adapted as a table ...

1920s
Bargeware style painted jug
Bargeware style painted jug

This is a galvanised iron four-quart oil can, later painted in the manner of bargeware ...

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Source: Compton Verney House Trust

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