12th May, 2022 12:00

Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments

 
  Lot 87
 

Borough of Blackpool, Full Set of 11 Imperial Standard Capacity Measures, 1888

English, Dated 1888, each measure engraved 'BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL' and numbered 2040, each measure with multiple Exchequer and verification marks, of Bushel, Half Bushel ( later engraved FOUR GALLONS), Peck ( later engraved TWO GALLONS), Gallon, Half Gallon, Quart, Pint, Half Pint, Gill, Half Gill, and Quarter Gill, all with glass strikes except the Imperial Bushel, in two large black pained pine cases (distressed) with brass labels for 'BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL' to each (11)

Sold for £8,500

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, Dated 1888, each measure engraved 'BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL' and numbered 2040, each measure with multiple Exchequer and verification marks, of Bushel, Half Bushel ( later engraved FOUR GALLONS), Peck ( later engraved TWO GALLONS), Gallon, Half Gallon, Quart, Pint, Half Pint, Gill, Half Gill, and Quarter Gill, all with glass strikes except the Imperial Bushel, in two large black pained pine cases (distressed) with brass labels for 'BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL' to each (11)

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