Accession No

2615

Brief Description

set of four capacity measures, used at West Riding County Council, English, 1890 (c)

Origin

England

Maker

Class

weights & measures

Earliest Date

1890

Latest Date

1890

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass, copper)

Dimensions

largest (2 gallon) height 350mm; base diameter 305mm smallest (quart) height 196mm; breadth 185mm; base diameter 160mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Christie’s, South Kensington, London, England; lot 4, 14/7/1980. Previously owned by West-Riding County Council

Inscription

‘WEST-RIDING COUNTY COUNCIL
CENTRAL DISTRICT
No 479.’
Verification stamp ‘VR 174’

Description Notes

Set of 4 conical capacity measures; 1 and 2 gallon brass with copper bands and 2 loop handles. 1/2 gallon and quart with single tubular handles. Verification stamp on lead.

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