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Antique English Georgian "Liverpool" Copper One Gallon Measure
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Antique English Georgian "Liverpool" Copper One Gallon Measure

19th century
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A scarce Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Copper One Gallon Measure of seamed construction and uncommon form, bearing upon the neck the Excise Stamp of a Liver Bird, for the City of Liverpool, together with both Georgian and Victorian Excise Stamps. The Weights and Measures Acts of 1824 and 1825 only slowly took effect outside of the main commercial centres of the United Kingdom. Liverpool however, being the country's leading seaport stood in the vanguard of their implementation, and this scarce example of a gallon measure is as fine an example of the period as one is likely to find. For a comparable piece, see Peter Hornsby, "Collecting Antique Copper and Brass", Page 199, Moorland Publishing, Ashbourne, 1989. Measures of this shape are also on occasion referred to as "Manx" measures, and examples so described may be found within the range of Crested Ware models produced by W.H. Goss. cf. Our Stock No. WHG200MSMCOW-33

Height ~ 27.00 cm. / 10.63 inches ~ Width ~ 24.00 cm. / 9.45 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 27.00 cm. / 10.63 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1830

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Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Copper Ale Measure to the 19th Century.

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A scarce Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Copper One Gallon Measure of seamed construction and uncommon form, bearing upon the neck the Excise Stamp of a Liver Bird, for the City of Liverpool, together with both Georgian and Victorian Excise Stamps.
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The Weights and Measures Acts of 1824 and 1825 only slowly took effect outside of the main commercial centres of the United Kingdom.
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Liverpool however, being the country's leading seaport stood in the vanguard of their implementation, and this scarce example of a gallon measure is as fine an example of the period as one is likely to find. For a comparable piece, see Peter Hornsby, "Collecting Antique Copper and Brass", Page 199, Moorland Publishing, Ashbourne, 1989. Measures of this shape are also on occasion referred to as "Manx" measures, and examples so described may be found within the range of Crested Ware models produced by W.H. Goss. cf. Our Stock No. WHG200MSMCOW-33

fig 1. A Georgian copper one-gallon haystack measure with a conical body, narrow neck, broad strap handle, and a lead verification seal.
fig 1. Antique English Georgian "Liverpool" Copper One Gallon Measure

Height ~ 27.00 cm. / 10.63 inches ~ Width ~ 24.00 cm. / 9.45 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 27.00 cm. / 10.63 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1830

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Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Copper Ale Measure to the 19th Century.

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GCLGM-123
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Archive I A Georgian copper one-gallon haystack measure with a conical body, narrow neck, broad strap handle, and a lead verification seal.

Antique English Georgian "Liverpool" Copper One Gallon Measure

Archive II A Georgian copper one-gallon haystack measure with a conical body, narrow neck, broad strap handle, and a lead verification seal. View II
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A Georgian copper one-gallon haystack measure with a conical body, narrow neck, broad strap handle, and a lead verification seal.
Antique English Georgian "Liverpool" Copper One Gallon Measure
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A Georgian copper one-gallon haystack measure with a conical body, narrow neck, broad strap handle, and a lead verification seal.
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A Georgian haystack copper measure is a commercial liquid vessel characterized by its conical, broad-bottomed shape resembling a traditional hayrick. Used widely in English public houses and markets during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, these vessels allowed accurate standard measurements for spirits, ale, and milk.

These measures were crafted from hand-hammered sheet copper, joined with brazed or riveted seams to ensure watertight integrity. A lead seal or plug was often applied near the rim or neck to receive government verification stamps from local inspectors.

Authentic pieces feature visible hand-worked construction marks, brazed dovetail or lap seams, and official excise verification stamps impressed into lead plugs near the neck. Variations in thickness and weight further distinguish hand-formed Georgian examples from later machine-pressed reproductions.

An antique copper measure functions well as a focal accent on a kitchen island, sideboard, or open shelving. Its warm metal tone contrasts effectively against scrubbed timber, stone countertops, or neutral lime-washed walls in rustic and traditional settings.

Preserving the original surface patina requires minimal intervention; simple dusting with a soft cloth is recommended. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive pads that strip aged oxidisation, and store the vessel in a dry environment to prevent corrosion.
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