Preparation Areas in Branches

2 wooden paddle-shaped implements used to cut and beat into shape butter. The slice is smooth on both sides and has a cutting edge, the beater is grooved on one side and smooth on the other. These...

SA/BR/8/2

Wooden platform with central groove through which a wire with a wooden toggle on the end protrudes which was used to cut cheese. There is a raised edge on the underside which hooked over the edge of...

SA/BR/8/3

Raised pine board. This board is a replica of the smallest of three sizes of board used to display and cut cooked meats in Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BR/8/4

Includes: A5 binder detailing shelf life of perishables for self service shops [c.1950s]; instruction leaflet for the handling of cheeses

SA/BR/8/19

Egg shaped yellow natural sponge.

SA/BR/8/26

Wooden paddle shaped implement with a grooved surface and a short handle used to work butter into shape. This pat would have been one of a pair. (Replica)

SA/BR/8/27

Stiff plastic bristled brush with a twisted wire handle. May have been used in branch preparation areas.

SA/BR/8/34

Metal platform with central groove through which a spring wound wire with a metal toggle on the end protrudes. Used to cut cheese on delicatessen counters.

SA/BR/8/43

Metal pronged utensil with handle, according to pre-existing catalogue information was used for picking up meat.

SA/BR/8/44

Metal pronged utensil with wooden handle, possibly used for picking up meat.

SA/BR/8/45

Metal blade inserted into a wooden double ended handle. Wrapped in two pieces of brown cloth.

SA/BR/8/46

A length of steel coated wire with a cylindrical wooden toggle at each end. This cheesewire is probably a replica.

SA/BR/8/52

3 small metal scoops. Probably used for products such as dried fruit and sugar.

SA/BR/8/64

Home-made, rectangular, varnished wooden case. The case has a hinged lid which can be fastened shut using two lockable metal clasps. It is lined with a green synthetic textile and is divided up into...

SA/BR/8/70

SA/BR/8/IMA