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16 Standard Weights by De Grave for Northamptonshire
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16 Standard Weights by De Grave for Northamptonshire

1900 - 1920
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A set of 16 imperial standard weights by De Grave & Co of London, dated 1925.

Made for Northamptonshire County Council.

Each marked with indenture number: 5735

Dated portcullis marks and Royal ciphers: GvR, GviR, EiiR.

56, 28, 14, 7, 4, 2, 1 lbs.

8, 4, 2, 1, oz.

8, 4, 2, 1, ½, dr.

In two fitted felt lined plywood cases.

De Grave of London was established in the 18th century, circa 1767, by Charles De Grave 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 1817 to 1844, the firm was known as De Grave, Short & Co., and from 1845 onwards, De Grave, Short, Fanner & Co. 1851 De Grave, Short and Fanner exhibited at the Great Exhibition, London. From 1890 the firm was located at 13 Farringdon Road, London. The firm became part of the Avery organisation in 1922.

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Hatchwell Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Standard Weights to the 1920s.

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Description
A set of 16 imperial standard weights by De Grave & Co of London, dated 1925.

Made for Northamptonshire County Council.

Each marked with indenture number: 5735

Dated portcullis marks and Royal ciphers: GvR, GviR, EiiR.

fig 1. A collection of polished brass imperial standard weights of various sizes with stamped inscriptions and handles on a white background.
fig 1. 16 Standard Weights by De Grave for Northamptonshire

56, 28, 14, 7, 4, 2, 1 lbs.

8, 4, 2, 1, oz.

8, 4, 2, 1, ½, dr.

In two fitted felt lined plywood cases.

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De Grave of London was established in the 18th century, circa 1767, by Charles De Grave and produced weights, scales and measures.
Hatchwell Antiques

From 1817 to 1844 the business was known as De Grave & Son, and was located at 59 St. Martin's-le-Grand, London. From 1817 to 1844, the firm was known as De Grave, Short & Co., and from 1845 onwards, De Grave, Short, Fanner & Co. 1851 De Grave, Short and Fanner exhibited at the Great Exhibition, London. From 1890 the firm was located at 13 Farringdon Road, London. The firm became part of the Avery organisation in 1922.

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Hatchwell Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Standard Weights to the 1920s.

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Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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16 Standard Weights by De Grave for Northamptonshire

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A collection of polished brass imperial standard weights of various sizes with stamped inscriptions and handles on a white background.
16 standard weights by De Grave for Northamptonshire
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A collection of polished brass imperial standard weights of various sizes with stamped inscriptions and handles on a white background.
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Imperial standard weights were officially certified reference standards used by inspectors of weights and measures to verify commercial scales and ensure accurate trade practices across local counties.

Official standard weights were typically cast from solid brass, bronze, or bell metal, and were precision-turned before being stamped with imperial authority marks and maker details.

Authentic pieces carry official verification stamps, monarchical cyphers, stamped weight denominations, and maker engravings from recognised calibrators such as De Grave & Co.

Group weights of varying sizes together on a sideboard, bookshelf, or desk to add polished metallic texture and historical detail to a room arrangement.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth; if a high polish is preferred, apply a non-abrasive metal cleaner sparingly to protect the clarity of historical verification marks.
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