Suffolk - Quart and Half Gallon
Two Victorian brass alloy measures for Suffolk, undated, but issued 1859
By Bate, London, comprising: Imperial Quart and Half Gallon, both numbered 1273, engraved with county and maker. Earliest legible verification mark for 1892 with crowned VR cypher. Largest 15cm diameter (2)
Suffolk was one of the most complicated administrative districts in England, and was composed of the Liberty of Bury St Edmunds, two grand civil divisions and the remainder of the county. The 21 Hundreds had 22 inspectors. Set 1273 was issued to H.J. Hardinge, Superintendent of Police.
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.
Two Victorian brass alloy measures for Suffolk, undated, but issued 1859
By Bate, London, comprising: Imperial Quart and Half Gallon, both numbered 1273, engraved with county and maker. Earliest legible verification mark for 1892 with crowned VR cypher. Largest 15cm diameter (2)
Suffolk was one of the most complicated administrative districts in England, and was composed of the Liberty of Bury St Edmunds, two grand civil divisions and the remainder of the county. The 21 Hundreds had 22 inspectors. Set 1273 was issued to H.J. Hardinge, Superintendent of Police.
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.
