wire straightening machine

Description
A wire straightening machine that looks a bit like a lathe. There is a separate stand to take a reel of wire, which stood some distance from the machine. There are also several wire guards, a motor, gears and a table to receive the cut wires..
Used at Murphy's, Falkirk.
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Signature & date
stamping:motor label:"G.E.C./ MADE IN ENGLAND/ BY/ THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO LTD WITTON/ ---"
Subject place
Murphys Cooperage (18)/Bank St/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Subject notes
When this object was collected the cooperage had stopped and the wire working was being done at Bank Street, not in Laurieston.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 1m 87cm (L 6' 1 5/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 1m 27cm (H 4' 2")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 73cm (W 2' 4 3/4")
Restriction
Open - expired restriction on access
Accession number
2001-041-002

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