barley bruiser

Maker
Wallace, John & Sons Ltd
Description
Cast iron barley bruiser, painted green and red. Barley bruisers were common pieces of farm barn equipment, and were used to crush grain for animal feed. It was belt driven from a steam, oil or petrol engine.
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Maker
Production place
Glasgow (Council Area)
Signature & date
moulding:top:”JOHN WALLACE & SONS LTD/ GLASGOW”
moulding:front bar:”JOHN WALLACE & SONS LTD”
moulding:side:”No. 1 O.C.”
Associated place
Barleyside Farm/Westerglen/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 1m 10cm (L 3' 7 5/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 54cm (W 1' 9 1/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 12m 34cm (H 40' 5 13/16")
Accession number
1985-078-003

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