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Bronze measure

Description

Bronze imperial half gill measure, 1825 by de Grave and Son, London; no handles; marked 'BOROUGH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON/1825' and 'Imperial/Half Gill'. One of the ten measures comprising a set of weights and measures made by de Grave and Son purchased by Stratford Corporation in conformity with the provisions of the Weights and Measures Act, 1824.

  • Measurements

  • Height

    6 cm 2 3/8 in.

  • Diameter

    4.5 cm 1 3/4 in.

  • Marks & inscriptions

    inscription : : : : BOROUGH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON/1825, inscription : : : : Imperial/Half Gill,