Wilkes Wire Queen Excluder
This was made by Wilkes of special stainless steel wire designed by him. It was widely advertised & used 1912-30. The first '2 dimentional', wire excluder. This piece was used by Mr Cutler, of Brockenhurst, Hants. until 1975.
Category 1
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MaterialStainless steel wire
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Size38.5cm x 41.0cm
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OriginU.K
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Periodca. 1920
Category 2
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Reference NumberECT_07_0B76_005
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Thematic Catalogue7: Hive parts and accessories
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KeywordsQueen excluder
Category 3
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Added To Collection1976
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DonorF. G. Vernon
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CuratorDr. E. Crane