City of Exeter - Four Gallon
A Victorian brass alloy Four Gallon measure for the City of Exeter, dated 1870
Maker unknown, numbered 5182 (1452 scratched through), engraved with date and city. Earliest legible verification mark for 1881, and with crowned VR, GR, GRVI and ER cyphers. 39cm diameter (width 51cm including handles)
This Standard was originally issued to 'The Inspector' of the Hawick Parliamentary Burgh of Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders on 21 March 1870. It was presumably then cancelled before it was reissued to Exeter.
Condition Report:
There are typical minor scuffs / dents / scratches and marks. Not all stamped marks are mentioned in the cataloguing, and some may be indistinct / rubbed.
Probably re-lacquered and possibly re-finished
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Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition and finish.
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A Victorian brass alloy Four Gallon measure for the City of Exeter, dated 1870
Maker unknown, numbered 5182 (1452 scratched through), engraved with date and city. Earliest legible verification mark for 1881, and with crowned VR, GR, GRVI and ER cyphers. 39cm diameter (width 51cm including handles)
This Standard was originally issued to 'The Inspector' of the Hawick Parliamentary Burgh of Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders on 21 March 1870. It was presumably then cancelled before it was reissued to Exeter.
Condition Report:
There are typical minor scuffs / dents / scratches and marks. Not all stamped marks are mentioned in the cataloguing, and some may be indistinct / rubbed.
Probably re-lacquered and possibly re-finished
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any specific questions.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition and finish.
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
