24th May, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books

 
  Lot 119
 

Standard Checkpump Petrol Measures

English, dated 1931, by Gaskill & Chambers, Birmingham, each engraved 'BOROUGH OF LANCASTER, SERIAL NUMBER 201' with calibration standard stamps on a soft solder spot below the rim on each, constructed of copper with brass bindings, the 2 measures engraved with the following capacities FOUR GALLON & FIVE GALLON in a large oak travel case with large brass plaques that read 'PETROL MEASURES, BOROUGH OF LANCASTER', iron handles to the sides, case width 72cm

Sold for £625

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, dated 1931, by Gaskill & Chambers, Birmingham, each engraved 'BOROUGH OF LANCASTER, SERIAL NUMBER 201' with calibration standard stamps on a soft solder spot below the rim on each, constructed of copper with brass bindings, the 2 measures engraved with the following capacities FOUR GALLON & FIVE GALLON in a large oak travel case with large brass plaques that read 'PETROL MEASURES, BOROUGH OF LANCASTER', iron handles to the sides, case width 72cm

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