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Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920
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Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a pair of antique Customs & Excise measures. An English, etched glass governmental beaker set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A rare and intriguing example of official measuring apparatus, rich in period charm and scientific interest.

Fascinating quarter gallon capacity, designed for testing specific gravity in liquids

Used historically by His Majesty’s Customs & Excise officers for gauging alcohol content at ports and docks

Bright, clear glass in good order with expertly etched measuring scales and calibration lines

Crafted in Britain, following the formation of the Customs & Excise in 1909

Distinctive cylindrical form with flared rim, evoking early 20th century laboratory glassware

Offers superb decorative interest for collectors of scientific or industrial antiques

Ideal for repurposing as distinctive vases, or to display as unique historical curios

This rare pair of antique measuring beakers will bring a touch of institutional heritage and visual intrigue to any collection or interior scheme. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Height: 33cm (13'')

Opening Diameter: 7.5cm (3'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Glass Measuring Cylinders to the 1920s.

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SA1143311
Dealers Internal Reference
25313
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This is a pair of antique Customs & Excise measures. An English, etched glass governmental beaker set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
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A rare and intriguing example of official measuring apparatus, rich in period charm and scientific interest.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A pair of tall clear glass measuring cylinders with etched graduation lines, circular bases, pouring spouts, and etched official excise markings.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Fascinating quarter gallon capacity, designed for testing specific gravity in liquids

Used historically by His Majesty’s Customs & Excise officers for gauging alcohol content at ports and docks

Bright, clear glass in good order with expertly etched measuring scales and calibration lines

fig 2. A pair of tall clear glass measuring cylinders with etched graduation lines, circular bases, pouring spouts, and etched official excise markings.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Crafted in Britain, following the formation of the Customs & Excise in 1909

Distinctive cylindrical form with flared rim, evoking early 20th century laboratory glassware

Offers superb decorative interest for collectors of scientific or industrial antiques

fig 3. A pair of tall clear glass measuring cylinders with etched graduation lines, circular bases, pouring spouts, and etched official excise markings.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Ideal for repurposing as distinctive vases, or to display as unique historical curios

This rare pair of antique measuring beakers will bring a touch of institutional heritage and visual intrigue to any collection or interior scheme. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Height: 33cm (13'')

Opening Diameter: 7.5cm (3'')

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Glass Measuring Cylinders to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143311
Dealers Internal Ref
25313
London Fine Antiques
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A pair of tall clear glass measuring cylinders with etched graduation lines, circular bases, pouring spouts, and etched official excise markings.
Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920
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A pair of tall clear glass measuring cylinders with etched graduation lines, circular bases, pouring spouts, and etched official excise markings.
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Customs and Excise measures were official standardised vessels used by inspectors to verify precise liquid volumes, taxation rates, and proof strength for alcohol or trade goods in early twentieth-century Britain.

These vessels were typically hand-blown or pressed from heavy clear glass, featuring thick circular bases for stability, flared spouts for pouring, and acid-etched scale graduations for accurate volumetric reading.

Authentic examples usually feature hand-etched or wheel-engraved measurement markings, official government or trade verification marks such as HMC&E stamps, and subtle air bubbles or minor irregularities consistent with historical glassmaking.

Scientific glassware works exceptionally well when displayed on timber bookshelves, sideboards, or desk spaces, styled either as standalone sculptural objects or repurposed as minimal stem vases for greenery.

Wash delicate antique glass by hand using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive soap, avoiding extreme temperature changes or harsh dishwasher detergents that could dull the glass or wear away delicate acid-etched markings.
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