Collection of business records and objects from Grimshaw Brothers Limited

Made:
1873-1963
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U shaped test tube Photographed on a white background.
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Lens Photographed on a white background.
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Glass bottle sample from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Glass bottle sample from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Glass bottle sample from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Glass bottle samples from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Glass bottle sample from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Glass bottle sample from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Printing block Photographed on a white background.
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Box containing Glass bottle samples from L.Bachmann, Rudolstadt
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Collection of business records and objects from Grimshaw Brothers Limited, 1873-1963

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y2007.92
System of Arrangement:
S
type:
collection of objects and archives
credit:
Gift of Miss Miller

Parts

Wooden sign,Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works

Wooden sign,Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works

Wooden sign from Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works, Clayton, Manchester.

Wooden sign made from 2 wooden boards joined with 2 vertical batons on reverse side. Carved wooden lettering. Painted red.

Measurements:
750 cm x 50 cm x 6 cm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2007.92.1
type:
factory sign
Laboratory Thermometer

Laboratory Thermometer

Mercury themometer from the laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Materials:
glass , cardboard and mercury
Object Number:
Y2007.92.55 dup 1
type:
thermometer
Steel Press with Twist Handle

Steel Press with Twist Handle

Steel press with twist handle from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
30 cm x 22 cm x 30 cm,
Materials:
Steel press with twist handle. Painted black
Object Number:
Y2007.92.2
type:
press
Carbon block from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Carbon block from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Carbon block from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Thin rectangular block with two holes punched into each end.

Measurements:
15 cm x 7 cm x .8 cm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.3
type:
carbon
Mixing bowl from laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Mixing bowl from laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Mixing bowl from laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
6 cm, 9 cm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y2007.92.4
type:
laboratory dish
Rest for mixing implement made from earthenware

Rest for mixing implement made from earthenware

Elongated ceramic rest made from earthenware with channel and reservoir for spatula or hygrometer. Glazed in recess section. From laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
21 cm x 6 cm x 3 cm,
Materials:
earthenware
Object Number:
Y2007.92.5
type:
laboratory tile
60-minute timer manufactured by Smiths

60-minute timer manufactured by Smiths

60-minute timer, manufactured by Smiths and used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
170 mm x 130 mm
Object Number:
Y2007.92.6
type:
timer
Cast metal disc sample of Meldrum metal

Cast metal disc sample of Meldrum metal

Cast metal disc sample of 'Meldrum metal' from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
50 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
meldrum
Object Number:
Y2007.92.7
type:
samples
Bourdon pressure gauge manometer

Bourdon pressure gauge manometer

Bourdon pressure gauge manometer, made at Holdsworth and Sons Boiler Works in Bradford and used by Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Materials:
Pressure gauge
Object Number:
Y2007.92.8
type:
manometer
Pair of microscope slides from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Pair of microscope slides from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Pair of microscope slides from Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
70 mm x 30 mm x 2 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.10
type:
microscope slide
Twaddles no. 5 mercury hydrometer used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Twaddles no. 5 mercury hydrometer used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Twaddles no. 5 mercury hydrometer used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Meter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
35 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.12
type:
hydrometer
Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube, used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Meter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
25 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.13
type:
hydrometer
Twaddles No. 1 Hydrometer

Twaddles No. 1 Hydrometer

Twaddles No. 1 Hydrometer, made in Manchester and used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton. Made by F. Jackson & co LTD, Manchester. Meter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
35 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.14
type:
hydrometer
Mercury hydrometer no. 6 with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer no. 6 with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer no. 6 with protective tube , made by Twaddells and used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. vMeter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
25 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.15
type:
hydrometer
Mercury hydrometer  with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube, made by F. Jackson & Co. Ltd, Manchester and used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Meter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
25 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.16
type:
hydrometer
Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube, made by F. Jackson & Co. Ltd, Manchester and used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Meter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
25 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.17
type:
hydrometer
Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube

Mercury hydrometer with protective tube, used at the laboratory of Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Meter readings/ measurements within narrow glass rod with glass bulb at one end containing mercury. In original cardboard tube.

Measurements:
25 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.18
type:
hydrometer
Brass Printing plate depicting the logo for Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Brass Printing plate depicting the logo for Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Brass Printing plate depicting the logo for Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, with two protective wooden blocks.

Measurements:
90 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2007.92.19
type:
printing plate
Ammonia Hydrometer used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Ammonia Hydrometer used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Ammonia Hydrometer used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, with two protective wooden blocks, made by Mothershead and co. Manchester and sold by Fred Jackson & Co Laboratory furnishers in Manchester. With original packaging.

Narrow glass rod with bulb at end containing mercury in original cardboard tube, with Fred Jackson & co. LTD label on top of tube.

Measurements:
90 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
glass , mercury and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2007.92.20
type:
hydrometer
Hydrometer used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Hydrometer used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Hydrometer used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, with two protective wooden blocks, made by Woolley and Sons Manchester.

Measurements:
45 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
Narrow glass rod with bulb at end containing mercury.
Object Number:
Y2007.92.21
type:
hydrometer
Magnifying glass on metal sheet

Magnifying glass on metal sheet

Magnifying glass on metal sheet, manufactured by D. Walter

Materials:
metal (unknown) and glass
Object Number:
Y2007.92.22
type:
magnifying glass
Promotional product sample

Promotional product sample

Promotional product sample, mirror, with original stamped and mailed packaging, addressed to Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, 1950s.

Measurements:
45 mm x 200 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.23
type:
mirror
Director's signature stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Director's signature stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Director's signature stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
80 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
Rubber stamp with metal holder and wooden handle.
Object Number:
Y2007.92.26
type:
stamp
Makers stamp used at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons

Makers stamp used at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons

Makers stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Oval Rubber stamp with metal holder and wooden handle.

Measurements:
50 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.27
type:
stamp
Contractual disclaimer stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Contractual disclaimer stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Contractual disclaimer stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Rectangular rubber stamp with metal holder and wooden handle.

Measurements:
95 mm x 80 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2007.92.28
type:
stamp
Delivery stamp used at Grimshaw Bros & Sons

Delivery stamp used at Grimshaw Bros & Sons

Delivery stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Rectangular rubber stamp with metal holder and wooden handle.

Measurements:
50 mm x 55 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.29
type:
stamp
Care of casks stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Care of casks stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Care of casks stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Rectangular rubber stamp with brass carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
90 mm x 40 mm x 120 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.30
type:
stamp
Contractual disclaimer stamp used during wartime at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Contractual disclaimer stamp used during wartime at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton

Contractual disclaimer stamp used during wartime at Grimshaw Brother's and Son's Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Rectangular rubber stamp with brass carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
80 mm x 25 mm x 100 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.31
type:
stamp
Secretary's signature stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Secretary's signature stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Secretary's signature stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Rectangular rubber stamp with brass carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
80 mm x 25 mm x 100 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.32
type:
stamp
Telephone number stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Telephone number stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Telephone number stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Rectangular rubber stamp with brass carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
60 mm x 8 mm x 30 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.33
type:
stamp
Secretary's stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Secretary's stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Secretary's stamp used for Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Rectangular rubber stamp with metal carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
70 mm x 20 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.34
type:
stamp
Delivery note stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Delivery note stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Delivery note stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Dates from the 1910s. Square rubber stamp with metal carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
70 mm x 75 mm x 85 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.35
type:
stamp
Disclaimer stamp for casks used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Disclaimer stamp for casks used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Disclaimer stamp for casks used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester. Dates from the 1910s. Rectangular rubber stamp with metal carrier and wooden handle.

Measurements:
80 mm x 25 mm x 70 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.36
type:
stamp
Director's signature stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Director's signature stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Director's signature stamp used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Rectangular rubber stamp with wooden block handle.

Measurements:
85 mm x 40 mm x 85 mm,
Object Number:
Y2007.92.37
type:
stamp
Paperweight used in the offices at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Paperweight used in the offices at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Paperweight used in the offices at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
50 mm x 55 mm x 115 mm,
Materials:
iron and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y2007.92.38
type:
paperweight
Spelter block used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Spelter block used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton

Spelter block used at Grimshaw Brother's and Co Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Measurements:
160 mm x 60 mm x 8 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2007.92.39
type:
laboratory apparatus
Glass jar with glass stopper

Glass jar with glass stopper

Glass jar with ground glass stopper containing French Chalk. From laboratory at Grimshaw Bros and Co. LTD chemical works in Clayton.

Measurements:
Overall: 185 mm x 80 mm 1.05 kg
Materials:
glass and chalk
Object Number:
Y2007.92.42
type:
chemical reagent
chemical reagent

chemical reagent

Glass jar with ground glass stopper containing Farina. From laboratory at Grimshaw Bros and Co. LTD chemical works in Clayton.

Measurements:
Overall: 152 mm x 72 mm 750 g
Object Number:
Y2007.92.47
type:
chemical reagent
Glass jar with metal shavings

Glass jar with metal shavings

Glass jar with metal shavings. Stoppered with label and tissue paper. From laboratory at Grimshaw Bros and Co. LTD chemical works in Clayton.

Measurements:
Overall: 165 mm x 80 mm 500 g
Materials:
Brass-like shavings
Object Number:
Y2007.92.49
type:
chemical reagent
Glass jar with cork stopper. Contains three pieces of Sea Foam

Glass jar with cork stopper. Contains three pieces of Sea Foam

Glass jar with cork stopper. Contains three pieces of Sea Foam. From laboratory at Grimshaw Bros and Co. LTD chemical works in Clayton. 3 pieces of sea foam - sea sponge? Looks like honeycomb toffee.

Measurements:
Overall: 110 mm x 50 mm 100 g
Materials:
glass , cork and sea foam
Object Number:
Y2007.92.50
type:
chemical reagent
Glass jar with cork stopper. One third full of fine metal shavings

Glass jar with cork stopper. One third full of fine metal shavings

Glass jar with cork stopper. One third full of fine metal shavings, labelled iron filings. From laboratory at Grimshaw Bros and Co. LTD chemical works in Clayton.

Measurements:
Overall: 82 mm x 40 mm 100 g
Object Number:
Y2007.92.53
type:
chemical reagent
Glass jar with glass stopper

Glass jar with glass stopper

Glass jar with glass stopper, labelled 'Red Oxide'. From laboratory at Grimshaw Bros & Co. Ltd chemical works in Clayton.

Approx. half full of red oxide. Following orientation of paper label, the glass stopper is at the bottom of the jar so has been secured by museum conservator with masking tape.

Measurements:
Overall: 130 mm x 55 mm 250 g
Materials:
paper (fibre product) , glass and red oxide
Object Number:
Y2007.92.54
type:
chemical reagent
Glass measuring cylinder from the laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Glass measuring cylinder from the laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Glass measuring cylinder from the laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Glass measuring cylinder, grauated to 50 CC. Hand engraved numbers and lines.

No makers name. Good condition, no chips. Pouring lip intact.

Measurements:
19.5 cm x 4.7 cm x 1 cm,
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
Y2007.92.56
type:
measuring cylinder
Rest for mixing implement from laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Rest for mixing implement from laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton

Rest for mixing implement from laboratory at Grimshaw Brothers & Sons Chemical Works in Clayton, Manchester.

Elongated ceramic rest made from earthenware with channel and reservoir for spatula or hygrometer. Glazed in recess section.

Measurements:
21 cm x 6 cm x 3 cm,
Materials:
ceramic (unspecified) and glass
Object Number:
Y2007.92.59
type:
laboratory tile