Zinc Ventilator for Skep (2)

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Used by the first Lady St Oswald (the donor's grandmother), on Marriott's hive in her beehouse. Placed over hole in centre of the skep with perforated zinc at bottom. Fitted loosely so that warm air from skep could rise & escape. (2 items)

Category 1

  • Material
    Zinc
  • Size
    14.0 cm x 12.0 cm
  • Period
    ca. 1850

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_04_0B53_034
  • Thematic Catalogue
    4: Skep accessories
  • Keywords
    Skep parts & accessories

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1953
  • Donor
    Capt. Mark Winn
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane