GLASS GRINDER
c. 1955An incomplete glass grinder. It comprises of a grindstone for bevelling glass on one end that is connected to a central axle and a pulley on the opposite end.
The axle has a flat plate which can be moved to three different positions.
The pulley has red paint on the face pointing inwards.
There is text on the pulley wheel.
This machine was used in the furniture trade in the 1950s by Richard Wilson in his workshop located on Seventh Road Armadale. He was a local furniture and cabinet maker whose house was located next door to the workshop. The property was purchased by John and Lynn Visser in 19%%.
Details
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Text: [STENCO / 8'']
HIGH
Aesthetic: Machinery used in the local furniture business typical of the 1950s.
Provenance: The item was used by Richard Wilson in his furniture workshop on Seventh Road Armadale, which was next door to his home. The piece remained in the workshop when John and Lyn Visser purchased it and held onto it.
Representativeness: Of machinery used to make domestic furniture typical of Australian homes in the 1950s.
Condition: Incomplete but good condition,
Rarity: A piece of machinery used by Richard Wilson a local furniture maker,
