Divining rod
P. and B. Engineering Co Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Water & sewage
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal, leather and rubber
Place of origin
Crawley
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25567
Summary
Wooden box with leather carrying handle and hinged lid. Flip catch on front, stands on rubber feet. Metal plaque on top reads; SHARMAN MAIN FINDER / AND DRAIN TRACER / SOLE MAKERS - P. AND B. ENGINEERING CO. LTD. / CROMPTON WAY, CRAWLEY, SUSSEX. Number engraved on label; 1348. Includes contents and instructions.
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
P. and B. Engineering Co Ltd