Wilkes Wire Queen Excluder

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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

  • Material
    Stainless steel wire
  • Size
    38.5cm x 41.0cm
  • Origin
    U.K
  • Period
    ca. 1920

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_07_0B76_005
  • Thematic Catalogue
    7: Hive parts and accessories
  • Keywords
    Queen excluder

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1976
  • Donor
    F. G. Vernon
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane