Antique Treen Victorian Beech Double Grain Measure of Large Proportions

Object Description

An imposing double ended beech grain measure for a pint and half pint, having two carved stamps of a crown above V.R. and numbered 113, with a further stamp of the letter B above the number 2 between a swan motif. The stamp 113 is used from 21-01-1826 till 1879 for Peterborough liberty (Northampton Co.). The dark crusty patination has scattered ancient worm holes.

Object History

Owen Thomas Collection, illustrated in his book, Domestic Utensils of Wood, on page 170, plate 67.

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