David Foord-Brown Antiques

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Description:

A RARE SET OF  COLONIAL IMPERIAL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. BERMUDA 1888.

Comprising: Half Bushel, Peck, 14lbs weight, 8oz weight, 4oz weight, 2oz weight, Half gill & quarter gill.

Makers V& R Blakemore, London. Stamped with a crown and  C arrow A (Crown Agents) Bermuda 1888. Set numbers: 2020/2021/2024.

The "CA" stamp with the broad arrow indicates that the measures were procurred for the BermudaGovernment by the Crown Agents who acted on behalf of the British Colonies.

Origin: English

Circa:1888

Availability: Sold

Stock Ref: A11182

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