Fumigator
Richards
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Measurements
140 mm (Height); 150 mm (Base dia); 90 mm (D top)
Collection
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
NT 232682
Summary
Glasshouse fumigator. Galvanised metal cone open at each end with air holes round top and bottom edges, with copper dish for fumigant. (i.e. Nicotine Shreds). Includes glass fuel reservoir with ceramic wick holder and spare wick. Makers brass tag – “Richards Patent Fumigator”. Copper dish is stamped ‘Richard’s Patent Fumigator' and '5,000 cubic feet'.
Provenance
Unknown
Makers and roles
Richards , maker