Rare Bronze Half-bushel Dated 1844

Name: Rare Bronze Half-bushel Dated 1844
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA619727
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A rare and fine quality mid-19th century bronze HALF BUSHEL MEASURE, in superb condition.

Cast in solid bronze (very heavy!) for the County of Essex, and dated 1844, this is also engraved with the makers: de Grave, LONDON, together with various "proof' marks for successive monarchs. Ideal for use as a Wine Cooler, or perhaps a floral centrepiece? 20ins wide across the handles; 15.5ins dia; 7ins high.

***These high quality precision measures were used by Customs & Excise Officers to ensure that makret traders did not under-sell their customers. Woe betide if a trader was found short-selling his bushel of wheat; he would be heavily fined; sometimes imprisoned and even shipped to Australia if a repeat offender!

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

39.2cm (15.43")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA619727

Dealers Internal Reference

1985

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and fine quality mid-19th century bronze HALF BUSHEL MEASURE, in superb condition.

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Cast in solid bronze (very heavy!) for the County of Essex, and dated 1844, this is also engraved with the makers: de Grave, LONDON, together with various "proof' marks for successive monarchs.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Ideal for use as a Wine Cooler, or perhaps a floral centrepiece? 20ins wide across the handles; 15.5ins dia; 7ins high.

fig 1. RARE BRONZE HALF-BUSHEL DATED 1844 — fig 1. Rare Bronze Half-bushel Dated 1844

These high quality precision measures were used by Customs & Excise Officers to ensure that makret traders did not under-sell their customers. Woe betide if a trader was found short-selling his bushel of wheat; he would be heavily fined; sometimes imprisoned and even shipped to Australia if a repeat offender!