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Grey plastic punnet for soft fruit
Image Not Available for Grey plastic punnet for soft fruit

Grey plastic punnet for soft fruit

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Datelate 20th Century
Object NamePunnet
Mediumplastic
ClassificationsScience And Technology
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 92 × 300 × 127mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2022.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS095688.9
About MeGrey rectangular plastic punnet with removeable and retractable handle (black) and a spare handle (blue).

The punnet or box narrows slightly to the base and slits at regular intervals along both long sides. In the centre the long edges are raised to accommodate a handle across the width - this can be raised or lowered as the handle is secured by small protrusions through slits in the punnet. At both short ends there is a protrusion which is the same height as the handle when depressed or retracted. These features allow the punnet to be nested/stacked when empty.

The base of the box has a moulded inscription:
Chargeable Empty
10 New Pence

The handle has a moulded inscription: Smedley's

The spare (blue) handle has a moulded inscription:
LockWoods Foods Ltd
Forfar Angus

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