Sprayer
Four Oaks Spraying Machine Co.
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Copper
Measurements
660 mm (H); 420 mm (W); 680 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Sutton Coldfield
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26857
Summary
Copper sprayer with kidney-shaped, green tinged tank. At top is pump with long metal handle. Pump has circular metal lid secured with three wing nuts, with tap on lid. Marked in relief on lid; FOUR OAKS. Next to lid on top is circular opening with protruding rim. The whole top is secured on to base with six hinges. On the front is a metal label incorporating four oak trees reading; THE FOUR OAKS / SOLE MANUFACTURERS / THE FOUR OAKS SPRAYING MACHINE CO / SUTTON COLDFIELD. At the back are two leather straps secured to a heavily woven strap at base, attached to a metal bar. At other end of strap is a metal hook. Four slits on each strap.
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
Four Oaks Spraying Machine Co., manufacturer