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19th Century Bronze Half Pint Port Measure by L Lumley & Co Ltd London
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19th Century Bronze Half Pint Port Measure by L Lumley & Co Ltd London

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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An unusual half pint bronze (or bell metal) port measure. Dating to the later half of the 19th Century by makers L Lumley & Co Ltd of London. Good heavy quality and a good colour.

The condition is good overall with no splits or dents but the expected signs of age related wear to the body and a couple of very minor knocks to the base.

Weight approx 564g.

Height approx 11cm.

Base diameter approx 7cm.

Total span approx 11cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Measure to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096372
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An unusual half pint bronze (or bell metal) port measure. Dating to the later half of the 19th Century by makers L Lumley & Co Ltd of London. Good heavy quality and a good colour.
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The condition is good overall with no splits or dents but the expected signs of age related wear to the body and a couple of very minor knocks to the base.
David Pickett Antiques

Weight approx 564g.

Height approx 11cm.

Base diameter approx 7cm.

Total span approx 11cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Measure to the 19th Century.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096372
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A small, bulbous antique bronze half pint port measure featuring stamped lettering and a flared base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Bronze Half Pint Port Measure by L Lumley & Co Ltd London

Archive II A small, bulbous antique bronze half pint port measure featuring stamped lettering and a flared base. View II
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David Pickett Antiques

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A small, bulbous antique bronze half pint port measure featuring stamped lettering and a flared base.
19th Century Bronze Half Pint Port Measure by L Lumley & Co Ltd London
Ref: SA1096372
A small, bulbous antique bronze half pint port measure featuring stamped lettering and a flared base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessel
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Bronze
  • MotifsBulbous body, Flared rim, Stamped lettering, Stepped base
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Antique port measures were utilised in 19th-century British taverns, inns, and private dining rooms to standardise the volume of fortified wine served to patrons, complying with weights and measures regulations.

These vessels were typically cast in bronze or brass using traditional sand-casting methods, often featuring hand-stamped lettering and maker marks before being lathe-finished.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, natural oxidation patterns, maker stamps from verified Victorian mercantile firms, and heavy-gauge cast metal construction.

This type of item functions effectively as a decorative shelf accent, a desktop pencil holder, or a small vase, adding metallic texture and historical character to contemporary shelving or mantelpieces.

Preserve the surface by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents or chemical polishes that strip historical patina and oxidisation layers.
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