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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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)
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022