heater; bolt

Maker
Main, R & A Ltd
Description
Small cast iron stove (similar in appearance to a shelter stove) with two apertures in the front face for receiving soldering irons or bolts. Firebrick internal lining.
The words "THE "MAIN" BOLT HEATER" are embossed on the top. Front plate cracked.
The heater was used in the patternmaking workshop of Robert Shaw Ltd near Larbert Cross.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Gothic Iron Works/Glasgow Rd/Camelon/Falkirk area
Signature & date
moulding:top:"THE "MAIN"/ BOLT HEATER"
Subject person
Subject place
Stirling Rd/Larbert/Larbert area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 30cm (H 11 13/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 17cm (W 6 11/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 21cm (D 8 1/4")
Accession number
2005-044-001

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