Hose
Merryweather and Sons Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Canvas, brass and leather
Measurements
400 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Kent
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 938487.4
Summary
One of six heavy duty, treated canvas (undyed) house pipes with brass fittings and leather collars and straps; from an old fire-fighting appliance. Brass end engraved, and pipe stamped in black, 'MERRYWEATHER / LONDON'.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Makers and roles
Merryweather and Sons Ltd, manufacturer