Description:
A brass rim measure of 1 quart Imperial capacity, the measure has a cylindrical body with ovolo banding just above the lower handle terminal. The measure has verification marks stamped either side of the handle. There is an unreadable name inscribed to the front. The inside of the base is clearly marked with the mark of George Grimes of London. Brass rim measures are considered to have been used to measure shell fish and dry produce.
Verification marks:
Cr VR 353 Kent.
Cr VR 28 Middlesex / London.
Condition:
Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.
Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.
Size:
Height to top rim: 6.00 in (15.20cm).
Base diameter: 4.875in (12.5cm).
Capacity: 40.00floz, 1 quart Imperial.
Weight: 991 grams.
Pewterer''s reference number:
Pewter Society: - PS4142.
Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP2025.
Shipping costs:
UK: £10.00
Eu
...rope: £20.00
USA/Canada: £30.00
Other countries: Please ask.
Stock number: P-087.
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Internal Reference: P-087
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA773715
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 15.2cm (6.0inches)Width is 12.5cm (4.9inches)Depth is 12.5cm (4.9inches)
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