Cream separator
Melotte
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
1914
Materials
Brass, Steel
Measurements
1150 mm (H)610 mm (W)
Place of origin
Remicourt
Collection
Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 1190575
Summary
The Belgium 'Mellotte' cream separator. Original red painted tripod leg stand, with two steel drums, top one badly corroded, and an iron crank handle. Milk is poured into the top container. The handle turns a centrifuge which separates the cream from the milk into separate containers. A detached galvanised metal bucket is placed below.
Provenance
This item was found on site.
Marks and inscriptions
MARQUE DEPOSEE (with trade mark)
Makers and roles
Melotte , manufacturer