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Bronze imperial gallon measure

Description

Bronze imperial gallon measure, 1825 by de Grave and Son, London; two-handled; marked 'BOROUGH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON/1825' and 'Imperial gallon'. 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

  • Width

    27.5 cm (across handles)

  • Height

    17.3 cm

  • Diameter

    20.4 cm

  • Marks & inscriptions

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