Search 0
4,971  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 19 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
19 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1178695
FOR SALE
£995
Email
Save
A Rare Set of 9 Copper and Brass Seer Measures
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,164     $1,264
£995
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2023
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.
Id #SA1178695
PDF SHARE
SAVE

A Rare Set of 9 Copper and Brass Seer Measures

19th century
Description

A rare complete set of graduated copper and brass measuring seers. Made by The Oriental Metal Pressing Works Ltd

Anglo Indian - Bombay c1900

Smallest seer 3cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Copper Brass Seer Measures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178695
Dealers Internal Reference
1705
Description
A rare complete set of graduated copper and brass measuring seers. Made by The Oriental Metal Pressing Works Ltd

Anglo Indian - Bombay c1900

Smallest seer 3cm high

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Copper Brass Seer Measures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178695
Dealers Internal Ref
1705
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings.
1 / 11
Archive I A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings.

A Rare Set of 9 Copper and Brass Seer Measures

Archive II A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View II
Archive III A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings.
Archive V A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View V
Archive VI A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View VI
Archive VII A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View VII
Archive VIII A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View VIII
Archive IX A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View IX
Archive X A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View X
Archive XI A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings. View XI
Enlarged Archival View
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 719
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Carlinghow mills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified
Jun 2023
For Sale
182
Sold
719
A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings.
A Rare set of 9 Copper and Brass Seer Measures
Ref: SA1178695
A set of nine graduated cylindrical copper vessels featuring brass rim bands stamped with seer capacity markings.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A seer measure is a traditional cylindrical measuring vessel used across the Indian subcontinent prior to metrication. The term seer refers to a historic unit of mass and volume, with standard capacities stamped directly onto the metal bands for commercial trade.

These measures were primarily constructed from sheet copper or brass, frequently featuring reinforced brass collars around the upper rim. Dovetailed joints and heavy metal bases ensured durability during daily commercial grain and liquid measuring.

Authentic period measures display hand-stamped capacity marks, such as fractional seer values, along with maker marks or city names like Bombay or Calcutta. Look for hand-riveted construction, seam lines, heavy gauge metal, and natural oxidisation inside the vessels.

Displaying graduated measures in a complete set creates a strong visual line on open kitchen shelving or a central kitchen island. Smaller individual vessels serve as functional desk organisers or cutlery holders, adding warmth and historical texture to modern spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical patina. If preferred, gently buff exterior brass highlights with a specialized metal polish while leaving natural oxidisation undisturbed in recesses.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories