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Standard Yard by De Grave for Northamptonshire
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Standard Yard by De Grave for Northamptonshire

1900 - 1920
Description

A Imperial standard yard with micrometre by De Grave Short & Co, Dated 1923.

Made for Northamptonshire County Council.

Indenture number: 3374

Scale divided in inches, and subdivided in 1/100th of and inch.

Marked with portcullis verification stamps and Royal Ciphers: GR, GvR, GviR and EiiR

Length: 100.5 cm.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Width
100.5cm (39.57")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Standard Yard to the 1920s.

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SA1153047
Description
A Imperial standard yard with micrometre by De Grave Short & Co, Dated 1923.

Made for Northamptonshire County Council.

Indenture number: 3374

Scale divided in inches, and subdivided in 1/100th of and inch.

fig 1. A solid brass standard yard measure bar inscribed with maker marks and Northamptonshire County Council text against a plain background.
fig 1. Standard Yard by De Grave for Northamptonshire

Marked with portcullis verification stamps and Royal Ciphers: GR, GvR, GviR and EiiR

Length: 100.5 cm.

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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.

Width
100.5cm (39.57")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Standard Yard to the 1920s.

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Archive I A solid brass standard yard measure bar inscribed with maker marks and Northamptonshire County Council text against a plain background.

Standard Yard by De Grave for Northamptonshire

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A solid brass standard yard measure bar inscribed with maker marks and Northamptonshire County Council text against a plain background.
Standard yard by De Grave for Northamptonshire
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A solid brass standard yard measure bar inscribed with maker marks and Northamptonshire County Council text against a plain background.
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FAQs

A standard yard measure is a legally certified reference instrument used historically by inspectors to verify commercial lengths and weights across local jurisdictions.

Civic standard measures were typically machined from solid brass or bronze to ensure durability, corrosion resistance, and structural stability across temperature variations.

Authentic examples bear clear engraved inscriptions specifying the county or borough, official verification marks, and recognized maker stamps such as De Grave.

Display the bar horizontally across an office desk, mount it inside a shallow glazed display case on a study wall, or position it on a library shelf.

Dust the item regularly using a soft microfiber cloth and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners that could remove original engraved markings or surface patination.
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