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Glass bubbles. A set of twelve small glass bubbles each with a number engraved on them, in a circular wooden box lined with red fabric. The inside of the lid has a paper label which says GLASS BUBBLES, For proving spirits, Made by CAESAR ALTRIA, Mathematical Instrument Maker, ABERDEEN. A table with the numbers on the bubbles corresponding to strengths of alcohol is underneath.
Wooden case containing 12 glass beads. Made by Caesar Altria, c. 1860, Glass Blower/Mathematical Instrument Maker, Aberdeen 'for proving spirits'.
Toddy Ladle
Bowl and handle decorated with concentric rings.
Toddy Ladle
Ladle, bowl shape: flared rim, decoration on bowl (base): concentric circles.
Toddy Ladle
Partially twisted handle in bone, circular wooden bowl. Has number 334 written on handle, and on a paper label on bowl.
Inscription: 334
Inscription: 334
Funnel. A large turned wooden funnel.
Wooden funnel, for filling whisky bottles.
Charcoal iron. A pointed oval shaped steel box full of charcoal, with a lid with an ornate brass and wood handle.
Charcoal iron, with charcoal inside.
Flask. A large curved rectangular flask, about a foot wide.
Curved metal flask, in iron or tin. Capacity: half a gallon (2.2 litres).
Washing dolly. A wooden pole about half a metre long with a plunger shaped part made of copper at the bottom.
Washing dolly or agitator, copper base, wooden handle. One of a number of items donated by Mrs Argo of Aberdeen, some of which were used on the farm of Darnabo, near Fyvie, Aberdeenshire.
Inscription: makers mark : SIMPLEX No5
Inscription: makers mark : SIMPLEX No5
Worming gear. A black metal pot with a pipe coming out of the top horizontally, and then into a downward spiral with four turns before straightening put horizontally and going through a broken piece of wood.
Worming equipment, used by whisky smugglers in Aberdeenshire.