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Thought it was familiar - they have one in the MEAL, Stowmarket collection -
I recalled it was for 'bunching' but had besom twigs in mind (a quick look
in Salaman suggested I was wrong) but wasn't sure if it was for kindling.
George
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> Knew I'd seen one of these before (I think at Bradford) but watch the end
> of this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hx98lwfuakw
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> Could anyone throw light on the use of this museum object for me please?
> Found in a very forgotten basement. See attached photos. It has a clamping
> action acting upon a circular object. Might it be to do with bottling?
> Seems a bit harsh for glass though. A glass-mould holder perhaps?
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