Soil sterilizer
E. H. Bentall and Co. Ltd
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, processed material and paper
Measurements
660 mm (H); 460 mm (W); 710 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Malden
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26689.1
Summary
Metal soil sterilizer, rectangular tank on four legs, comprising metal sheets with vertical angle iron legs. Interior subdivided into three compartments. Circular temperature gauge on front measuring from 0ْ C to 160ْ C. Manufacturer's label on the back in green and black reads; BENTALL / (electrical specification) / E.H. BENTALL AND CO LTD / Malden, Essex, England / A division of ? Electrical cable from rear.
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
E. H. Bentall and Co. Ltd