lawnmower grinder

Description
Lawnmower grinder or sharpener consisting of a travelling grindstone on a cast iron A-frame, painted black and red. Used by James Simes & Co and latterly houses in the Tattie Kirk. It was used for sharpening lawnmower blades until 1989.
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Signature & date
stamping:label:"Size Cr2 No 2460"
moulding:top:"ATTERTONS/ PATENT/ HAVERHILL"
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Associated place
Sime's Shop (29)/Cow Wynd/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 2m 18cm (L 7' 1 13/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 1m 10cm (H 3' 7 5/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 61cm (W 2')
Accession number
1991-061-001

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