sleeker; moulding

Maker
T Monk
Description
Seven boiler sleekers. Often called button sleekers - boiler maybe a local term.
These are part of a jobbing moulder's kit (as opposed to a piece moulder). It was used in sleeking-smoothing out after cleaner, and before and after the application of black wash or blackening. Mostly for green sand and dry sand moulding.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Maker
Signature & date
stamping:handle 1:"T.MONK"
moulding:back 2:"T/ MC"
Associated place
Carron Iron Works/Stenhouse Rd/Stenhousemuir/Larbert area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:largest:H 7.5cm (H 2 15/16")
Dimensions:smallest:L 5.8cm (L 2 5/16")
Accession number
1989-044-012

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