Tin of Saddle & Leather Soap

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Bucknell & Turner Saddle Soap Tin

Bucknell & Turner Saddle Soap Tin

Name/Title

Tin of Saddle & Leather Soap

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.733

Description

Metal tin containing saddle soap. Made by Brecknell Thurner and Sons Ltd, Great Dunmow, Essex. The soap is of a soft wax formula and gives a matt sheen to the leather

Context

Now manufactured under the name of Carr & Day & Martin (Brecknell) was established in 1765 The journey began with the launch of our enduring Belvoir Tack Conditioner soap in 1800, a formulation that has stood the test of time. The pivotal moment came in 1820 when a grant by Royal Warrant was granted, by King George, an honour that has been retained through the reigns of 8 monarchs in the United Kingdom.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Horse Welfare and Farriers
Animal Husbandry

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Diameter

110 mm

Circumference

350 mm

Weight

138 g

Material

Tin

Location

* Untyped Location

C8S3

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Web Links and URLs

Carr & Day & Martin