County of Worcester - Gallon
A Victorian brass alloy Imperial Gallon measure for the County of Worcester, undated, but issued 1835
By Bate, London, numbered 682, engraved with county. Earliest legible verification mark for 1893, and with crowned VR cyphers. Largest 19.5cm diameter (width 27.5cm including handles)
Worcestershire was divided into seven districts, Worcester being the seventh. On 6 February 1835 a set of Standards, no. 682, was issued to J. Best, Clerk of the Peace.
Postage: Not Postable
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 Imperial Gallon measure for the County of Worcester, undated, but issued 1835
By Bate, London, numbered 682, engraved with county. Earliest legible verification mark for 1893, and with crowned VR cyphers. Largest 19.5cm diameter (width 27.5cm including handles)
Worcestershire was divided into seven districts, Worcester being the seventh. On 6 February 1835 a set of Standards, no. 682, was issued to J. Best, Clerk of the Peace.
Postage: Not Postable
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
