Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Dressing machine

Owen Isaac Owen (Manufacturer)

An electrical powered two bladed slate dressing machine which operated until recently at Melin Holland, Gloddfa Ganol, Blaenau Ffestiniog. This machine was modified sometime during the 1960's and worked until the latter part of the 20th century.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2003.34

Historical Associations

Association Type: Slate company
Place: Oakeley slate quarries

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Place: Porthmadoc
Period: 20th century, early

Acquisition

donation, 28/2/2003

Measurements

Length (mm): 1430
Width (mm): 1840
Height (mm): 1550

Material

Cast iron
Metal
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