Description:

AN INDUSTRIAL B.A.R. JELLY TESTER SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENT MACHINE, ENGLISH, FOR THE CALIFORNIA FRUIT GROWERS EXCHANGE, CIRCA 1905, cased in a custom mahogany glazed box, made of brass, steel, wood and string, with mounted plaques, "Research Department California Fruit Growers Exchange, Ontario, California," "B.A.R. Jelly Tester, No. 42, Scientific Supplied Co. Ltd., 52 Hatton Garden, London..." and "Sunkist Growers Inc." Height: 19 3/8" Width: 13 1/2" Depth: 9" NOTE: The machine measures jelly strength by taking into account the deformation of jellies within their elastic limits or "sag" testing. The turn of the century was a crucial era for the California citrus industry. Machines like this were utilized to advance research, production and quality of jellies. The California Fruit Growners Exchange are better known by their trademark name, "Sunkist."

  • Condition: Patina, unknown working condition, dust debris, mild surface wear, some surface wear, and loosened molding on case, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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