Model Winnowing machine

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Front model winnowing machine

Front model winnowing machine

Name/Title

Model Winnowing machine

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.373

Description

Small working model of a winnower with drawer to catch seeds.

Context

Made by J Cooch of Harlestone, Northants, 1847. The firm of Cooch & Sons was established in 1800 by Joshua Cooch, who patented a seed dressing machine. The firm remained in the family for 174 years and only finally closed in 1974. They had the ability to develop and design machinery for the new agricultural market which was seeking more efficient ways to produce more produce.

Category

Tools, Horticultural Sundries

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

34 mm

Width

42 mm

Depth

23 mm

Weight

2.089 kg

Material

Wood, Metal, Rubber

Location

* Untyped Location

C5 Bottom

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Web Links and URLs

MERL, University of Reading - Cooch and Sons