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19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure
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19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure

19th century
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Description

19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure

This large measure is made in beech, it is cylindrical in shape with iron banding and central frame, it is in good used condition and would make a great kitchen display filled with fruit or vegetables.

It is 13” in height and diameter

SC223

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique French Grain Measure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1052453
Dealers Internal Reference
SC223
Description
19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure
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This large measure is made in beech, it is cylindrical in shape with iron banding and central frame, it is in good used condition and would make a great kitchen display filled with fruit or vegetables.
Elmgarden

It is 13” in height and diameter

SC223

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique French Grain Measure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052453
Dealers Internal Ref
SC223
Elmgarden
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A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE.
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Archive I A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE.

19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure

Archive II A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE. View II
Archive III A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE. View VII
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A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE.
19th Century French 10 Litre Wooden Fruit Measure
Ref: SA1052453
A cylindrical 19th-century French wooden grain measure reinforced with metal bands and stamped with the words DOUBLE DECALITRE.
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FAQs

A French grain measure was a standardised dry volume container used in markets and farms to quantify agricultural commodities such as grain, seed, and fruit.

These measures were traditionally constructed from timber staves or steam-bent wood held together with riveted iron bands to withstand frequent agricultural handling.

Authentic examples typically feature official capacity markings stamped directly into the timber, visible iron oxidisation, hand-riveted metal straps, and wear patterns along the base.

A wooden grain measure can be positioned on a fireplace hearth, styled as a botanical container, or placed on a sideboard top to store rolled textiles.

To preserve these items, maintain a consistent indoor humidity level, dust with a dry cloth, and apply a thin layer of wax or mineral oil to the iron components to prevent corrosion.
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