W & T Avery Birmingham
Rare late Victorian pottery grocers / merchants / food retailers imperial one pound weight
Black printed, impressed Wedgwood Pearl
Original lead plug filled adjusting holes
In excellent condition with no damage or repair.
Height 2,1/8'' or 55mm, diameter 2,3/4'' or 71mm
These ceramic bun weights will have been attractive to vendors and customers of food alike with their clean white hygienic surface and bold black lettering, matching Wedgwood''s butter slabs, cheese slabs and pure milk display ceramics.
The weights were made illegal in 1907 as they were liable to chip and loose weight.
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Internal Reference: 250917
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1167755
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 5.5cm (2.2inches)Width is 7.1cm (2.8inches)Depth is 7.1cm (2.8inches)
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