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Imperial Half Bushel Bronze Measure Dated 1834
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Imperial Half Bushel Bronze Measure Dated 1834

19th century
Description

A rare and early 19th century solid bronze HALF BUSHEL MEASURE inscribed "Imperial Standard Half Bushel" and "COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER 1834". It is cast in one piece with two bronze side handles. The top is 40cms diameter (excluding handles) and it is VERY heavy!

*Such measures were used by Customs and Excise to check that market traders were not under-selling their customers (quite common in those days!). If a trader's measure did not match the official one, he could expect a hefty fine, or even deportation to "the Colonies" for multiple offenders!

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA426917
Dealers Internal Reference
1233
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Description
A rare and early 19th century solid bronze HALF BUSHEL MEASURE inscribed "Imperial Standard Half Bushel" and "COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER 1834". It is cast in one piece with two bronze side handles. The top is 40cms diameter (excluding handles) and it is VERY heavy!
Such measures were used by Customs and Excise to check that market traders were not under-selling their customers (quite common in those days!).
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

If a trader's measure did not match the official one, he could expect a hefty fine, or even deportation to "the Colonies" for multiple offenders!

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA426917
Dealers Internal Ref
1233
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2012
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Verified Since Apr 2012
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Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
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Apr 2012
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IMPERIAL HALF BUSHEL BRONZE MEASURE DATED 1834
IMPERIAL HALF BUSHEL BRONZE MEASURE DATED 1834
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IMPERIAL HALF BUSHEL BRONZE MEASURE DATED 1834
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