Meat Safe, Duncan Mcgregor, Circa 1918

Historical information

This Meat safe was made by Duncan Mcgregor who entered it in the Warracknabeal Show for which he won first prize in the section for the best item made from a kerosene tin.in (circa)1918.Mr McGregor was always inventive and used to working with metals

Significance

This shows the ingenious use of recycled goods.

Physical description

This meat safe is square with a four sided pointed top and hanging ring. The sides have mesh inserts and there is one shelf.it has been painted cream.

Inscriptions & markings

Nil

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