24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
Standard Working Petrol Check Pump Measure
English, c. 1930, engraved 'BOROUGH OF ACCRINGTON', to the front and engraved at the rear 'DE GRAVE SHORT Co Ltd, LONDON, constructed of copper with brass bindings and brass handles and brass spirit level, with sight glass to rear with an engraved scale, measure engraved 1/2GALLON, in a fitted polished oak case with carry handles.
Footnote: Standard working measures were specially made to be used by the weights and measures department to calibrate any of the inspector's measures that were to be taken out on site. They were used to calibrate the check pump measures taken out by Customs officers.
Sold for £312
Result plus buyers premium
English, c. 1930, engraved 'BOROUGH OF ACCRINGTON', to the front and engraved at the rear 'DE GRAVE SHORT Co Ltd, LONDON, constructed of copper with brass bindings and brass handles and brass spirit level, with sight glass to rear with an engraved scale, measure engraved 1/2GALLON, in a fitted polished oak case with carry handles.
Footnote: Standard working measures were specially made to be used by the weights and measures department to calibrate any of the inspector's measures that were to be taken out on site. They were used to calibrate the check pump measures taken out by Customs officers.
