N° d'objet
66/199
Description
This is one peck measure for measuring grain. It is made from steamed bentwood and tacked along the side, and has a metal band around the base. It is stamped on the outside with 'Peck', and on the inside with 'VR 346' and has the Royal stamp of verification from Queen Victoria's reign, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
Description physique
1 measure: wood and iron; good condition
Historique d'archive
MERL ‘Handwritten catalogue’ form – ‘MEASURE (Peck) // 66/199 // MARKETING grain // … // [pencil drawing] // Peck measure in steamed bentwood which is tacked down side at overlap // Iron band around base // Stamped on outside ‘PECK’ // [stamped] on inside ‘[crown] // VR // 346’ // Dark brown wood colour // 24 x 23.5 cm (height x diameter).’
Date
1837 - 1901
Nom d'objet
Matériel
Document électronique
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