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19th Century Bronze Imperial Pint Measure by Potter of London
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19th Century Bronze Imperial Pint Measure by Potter of London

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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19th Century Bronze Imperial Pint Measure by Potter of London

A rare dated Victorian bronze pint measure. This heavy measure, used to calibrate dry goods such as grain and cereals, is engraved for the ‘ORANJE VRY STAAT’ The Orange Free Sate of South Africa, and dated 1875. It is made by POTTER, LONDON and numbered 1592, it also features Customs & Excise stamps for Queen Victoria but these are very worn and only just visible ?These very fine quality measures were used by Customs & Excise to check that market traders did not under-sell their customers by supplying short amounts.

One dent on the back otherwise in good antique condition, 4.5” high and 3.5” in diameter

PM112

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Bronze Imperial Pint Measure to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228473
Dealers Internal Reference
PM112
Description
19th Century Bronze Imperial Pint Measure by Potter of London

A rare dated Victorian bronze pint measure.

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This heavy measure, used to calibrate dry goods such as grain and cereals, is engraved for the ‘ORANJE VRY STAAT’ The Orange Free Sate of South Africa, and dated 1875.
Elmgarden

It is made by POTTER, LONDON and numbered 1592, it also features Customs & Excise stamps for Queen Victoria but these are very worn and only just visible ?These very fine quality measures were used by Customs & Excise to check that market traders did not under-sell their customers by supplying short amounts.

One dent on the back otherwise in good antique condition, 4.5” high and 3.5” in diameter

PM112

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Bronze Imperial Pint Measure to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228473
Dealers Internal Ref
PM112
Elmgarden
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A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps.
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Archive I A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps.

19th Century Bronze Imperial Pint Measure by Potter of London

Archive II A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps. View II
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Archive IV A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps. View V
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A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps.
19th Century Bronze Imperial Pint Measure by Potter of London
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A cylindrical nineteenth-century cast bronze imperial pint measure with engraved lettering and official verification stamps.
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  • ObjectMeasuring Standards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEngraved lettering, Moulded ribs, Cylindrical profile, Verification stamps
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This Victorian bronze imperial pint measure takes a heavy cylindrical profile in a warm brown colour, finished with prominent horizontal moulded ribs and an open top. The body displays clear engraved lettering reading IMPERIAL PINT and ORANJE VRY STAAT alongside the date 1875, while the base section carries the manufacturer stamp POTTER LONDON and the number 1594, accompanied by worn verification marks. The solid construction shows minor surface patination and historical wear consistent with nineteenth-century utility use. Measuring 12 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, it sits neatly as a decorative historical accent. Positioned on a bookshelf or desk in a gentleman's library or study, this piece brings industrial heritage and historical interest to a domestic interior. The sturdy form serves as a striking conversation starter or a paperweight, integrating smoothly into traditional or eclectic interior schemes among books and collectibles.

FAQs

An imperial pint measure is an officially standardised metallic vessel used throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to guarantee uniform volume measurements for liquid trade and commercial transactions.

These instruments were predominantly cast from dense bronze, brass, or pewter to withstand heavy commercial use, resist corrosion, and maintain precise physical volumetric dimensions.

Authentic pieces feature cast or engraved capacity markings, maker signatures, municipal location names, and stamped official verification marks around the rim or body.

This metallic object functions as a textured decorative accent on a desk, a bookend, or curated within a group of historical brass and bronze objects on open shelving.

Dust the item periodically with a soft, clean cloth and avoid abrasive polishes or harsh chemical solvents to preserve the aged surface patina and stamped verification details.
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