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Rare Dated Bronze Imperial Peck Measure
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Rare Dated Bronze Imperial Peck Measure

19th century
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COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE: A rare and impressive solid BRONZE MEASURE, engraved “IMPERIAL PECK” for the County of Berkshire and dated 1857. Around the edge are various dated Customs & Excise “proof” stamps. These desirable and collectable measures make an ideal wine cooler; a centrepiece for flowers or for general display purposes ~ and are virtually indestrucable! 16ins wide across the handles; x 12.5 ins x 5.75ins high. (42 x 32 x 14.5cms). English circa 1857.

* These measures were used by Customs & Excise Officers to check that market traders were not under-selling their customers. If caught, a hefty fine followed, and repeat offenders were sometimes banished to Australia. (Hardly a serious punishment these days!)*,

** Please note that this Imperial Peck is not on view in the shop: for further details please telephone +44 07860 818212 or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.net ~ in the normal way.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Bronze Imperial Peck Measure to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1246131
Dealers Internal Reference
5532/k
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COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE: A rare and impressive solid BRONZE MEASURE, engraved “IMPERIAL PECK” for the County of Berkshire and dated 1857. Around the edge are various dated Customs & Excise “proof” stamps.
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These desirable and collectable measures make an ideal wine cooler; a centrepiece for flowers or for general display purposes ~ and are virtually indestrucable! 16ins wide across the handles; x 12.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

5 ins x 5.75ins high. (42 x 32 x 14.5cms). English circa 1857.

fig 1. A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857.
fig 1. Rare Dated Bronze Imperial Peck Measure

These measures were used by Customs & Excise Officers to check that market traders were not under-selling their customers. If caught, a hefty fine followed, and repeat offenders were sometimes banished to Australia. (Hardly a serious punishment these days!)*,

Please note that this Imperial Peck is not on view in the shop: for further details please telephone +44 07860 818212 or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.net ~ in the normal way.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Bronze Imperial Peck Measure to the 19th Century.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246131
Dealers Internal Ref
5532/k
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857.
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Archive I A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857.

Rare Dated Bronze Imperial Peck Measure

Archive II A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857. View II
Archive III A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857. View IV
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857.
RARE DATED BRONZE IMPERIAL PECK MEASURE
Ref: SA1246131
A cylindrical polished bronze Imperial peck measure featuring twin side handles and engraved text reading Imperial Peck County of Berks 1857.
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  • ObjectCapacity Measure
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsEngraved typography, twin loop handles, cylindrical body, moulded rim
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

An Imperial peck measure is an official capacity vessel standard equal to two Imperial gallons, introduced in the United Kingdom under historical Weights and Measures Acts to standardise dry volume measurements in commerce.

Official standard measures were typically cast from heavy bronze or brass alloys, precisely machined to exact volume specifications and hand-engraved with municipal authority names, dates, and serial numbers.

Authentic examples feature deeply cast or stamped inscriptions detailing the county or borough authority, precise dating, official verification marks, and individual serial numbers.

A historic metal measure functions well as a decorative centerpiece on a dining table, a container on a sideboard top, or a focal accent piece within a library bookshelf display.

Preserve polished bronze surfaces by applying a microcrystalline wax with a soft cloth to shield against oxidation, avoiding chemical cleaners that may damage engraved details.
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