Bottling thermometer box lid
George Fowler, Lee & Co. Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
37 x 299 mm; 50 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Reading
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24202.1
Summary
Bottling thermometer box lid. Lid of box containing bottling thermometer, brown cardboard with finger indents and staples holding paper covering. On top, printed in black : BOTTLING THERMOMETER / GEO. FOWLER, LEE AND CO., 72, Queen's Rd. / Reading / Specialists in Fruit, Vegetable and Game Bottling Appliances, Vacuum Bottles and Accessories. / Superior Jam Pot Covers (Gummed and Tie-on), Apple Peelers, Marmalade Machines, Cherry Stoners, etc. Geo. Fowler Trademark on one end.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
George Fowler, Lee & Co. Ltd, manufacturer