English. 1950. ‘Corry’s Summer Cloud’ greenhouse shading. Mixed with water and sprayed onto greenhouse glass in summer. Makes three and a half pints. Ref: Carters Blue Book 1939. 1/2 pound tin 1/6d. H 5.3 inches (13.4cms).

English. 19C. 19.5 inches (49.5cms).

The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention.

English. Mid 19C. with knop for tying to hothouse. 16 inches (34.5cms).
The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention. The Sub-images are 1. a page from The Florist and Pomologist magazine conducted by Robert Hogg & John Spencer, December 1862. Catalogue entry from Thomas Millington Horticultural Goods 1862. The image appears to show a straightener without a knop. 2. James Phillips & Co advert for Cucumber Glasses. The earlier straighteners may have been laid flat rather than hung. Ref: Corry & Co Trade price list 1931 offered English made Cucumber Glasses of 12, 14, 16, 18,20, 22 and 24 inches.

English. Mid 19C. with knop for tying to hothouse. 17.7 inches (45cms).
The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention. The Sub-images are 1. a page from The Florist and Pomologist magazine conducted by Robert Hogg & John Spencer, December 1862. Catalogue entry from Thomas Millington Horticultural Goods 1862. The image appears to show a straightener without a knop. 2. James Phillips & Co advert for Cucumber Glasses. The earlier straighteners may have been laid flat rather than hung.

English. Mid 19C. with knop for tying to hothouse. 15 inches (38cms).
The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention.

The Sub-images are 1. a page from The Florist and Pomologist magazine conducted by Robert Hogg & John Spencer, December 1862. Catalogue entry from Thomas Millington Horticultural Goods 1862. The image appears to show a straightener without a knop. 2. James Phillips & Co advert for Cucumber Glasses. The earlier straighteners may have been laid flat rather than hung.

English. 19C. 23 inches (58.5cms).

The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention.

Hungarian. Late 20C. Copy of Victorian Cucumber Straightener. Lightweight construction. 16 inches (40.5cms).

English. 19C. 18 inches (45.7cms).

The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention.

English. 19C. 18 inches (45.7cms).

The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention.

English. Mid 19C. Blind ended Straightener. Not designed to hang in hot house. 13.3 inches (34cms).

These without a knop were probably the earliest form of Tube and the hanging model was probably a later innovation.

The Romans used hollow reeds or canes to grow straight cucumbers Indians today grow snake gourds with a stone tied to them to encourage them to grow straight. Said to having been invented by Stephenson of Rocket fame 1845 having become frustrated with crooked cucumbers in his Tapton House gardens. He had several glass cylinders made at his Newcastle steam engine factory. In 1833, re cucumber cultivation, Allen mentions Troughs & Tubes. This is 12yrs before the Stephenson theory. In 1842 Apsley Pellatt who were renowned for making early glass tubes,  were selling ‘Cucumber Tubes’. 3 years before Stephenson was credited for the invention.

English. Victorian. 22.5 inches (57cms).

English. Victorian. This one was manufactured with no knop. Laid on bench to propagate. 19 inches 48cms.

English. Early 20C. Terracotta Orchid Pot.

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English. Mid 20C. 3 cup shaped terracotta pots.

English. 20C. Steel folding blade stamped ‘Guest Sheffield’. Mahogany handle. Open 7 inches (17.8cms). Closed 5 inches (12.7cms).

English. 20C. Steel folding blade stamped ‘Saynor Sheffield’. Fine hardwood handle and brass ferrule. Open 6.75 inches (17.4cms). Closed 4.7 inches (11.9cms).

English. Steel folding blade stamped ‘Abtus. Made in England Stainless Milner Sheffield’. Stainless steel body and long fixed stainless steel lever. Open 5.5 inches (14cms). Closed 4 inches (10.2cms).

English. 20C. Steel heart shaped scalpel stamped ‘Eden Fisher & Co Ltd’. Mahogany handle. 5.6 inches (14.7cms).

French. Mid 20C. ‘Pradines’. Steel folding blades and bakelite handle. Open 7.25 inches (18.5cms). Closed 3.8 inches (9.7cms). ‘Pradines’ was a trademark from 1865 when secateur production was started. in 1934 Roger Deville bought the trademark. in 1959 the company of 35 employees leaves Les Mureaux Paris and set up in Bauge, Maine et Loire.

English. 20C. Folding steel blade Bakelite scales and brass lever. Stamped ‘C K’. Open 5.5 inches (14cms). Closed 4 inches (10.1cms).

English. Early 20C. Inscribed ‘Sheffield Made’. Ebony handle and steel blade. 6 inches (15.5cms).

English. Early 20C. Ivory handle and steel blade. Inscribed ‘J Clarke & Son. Sheffield’. 4.75 inches (12cms).

English. Early 20C. Brass and steel with burner.

British. 20C. ‘Eltex Queen burner. British’. Green painted tin. Brass burners. 41.5 inches H (105cms). 15.5 inches W (39.5cms).

English. 20C. ‘P J Bryant’ Bristol. ‘Eltex’ Brass reservoir. 12.5 inches H (32cms). 10 inches Dia (26cms).

English. 20C. Stamped ‘L Gardner Tree Ringer. Patent No. 226901’. Steel and ash. 9.75 inches (24.5cms).