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Vintage mine sieve / round metal grading sifter — partial ‘Warrington England’ rim marking

Original vintage mine sieve with fixed cloth/mesh base and partial 'Warrington England' rim embossing. Fair condition with surface rust, paint loss, seam split and small dents — great for collectors or industrial display.

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Vintage mine sieve offered in original, unrestored condition. This single round metal sifter retains its original fixed cloth/mesh base and a partially legible rim embossing that shows Warrington England; heavy surface patina, paint loss and light dents give it period character. The ring is intact as a single-piece sieve and photographs show the mesh still attached across the base.

A practical piece for collectors, industrial style displays, set dressing, garden or workshop use where an authentic vintage look is wanted. Suitable for decorative displays, as a prop, or for light screening tasks where a worn metal sieve is acceptable — ideal for vintage-tool collectors, scenic prop departments or upcycling projects that value original patina.

– Includes: one round metal sieve with original fixed cloth/mesh base (single item)
– Condition: fair — surface rust, paint flaking and general wear consistent with age; embossing partially readable
– Measurements: diameter and height not provided (see photos)
– Working status: N/A (non-powered hand sieve)
– Known faults: visible seam split/separation at the rim join, surface rust, paint loss, small dents and aged cloth mesh
– Marking: partial rim embossing visible (not fully transcribed in supplied info)