A 50 lbs Avoir standard weight by De Grave Short & Co of London, for Essex County Council. Dated 1931.
Indenture number: 4396.
Royal ciphers for GvR, GviR and EiiR.
De Grave of London was established in the 18th century, circa 1767, and produced weights, scales and measures. From 1817 to 1844 the business was known as De Grave & Son, and was located at 59 St. Martin''s-le-Grand, London. From 1845 to 1871, the firm was known as De Grave, Short & Co., and from 1871 onwards, De Grave, Short, Fanner & Co. In 1890, the firm was located at 13 Farringdon Road, London. The firm became part of the Avery organisation in 1922.
Antique Number: SA1109193
Dateline of this antique is 1930
Height is 12cm (4.7inches)
Width is 22cm (8.7inches)
Depth is 14.5cm (5.7inches)
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