measure; gallon

Maker
Pontifex Sons & Wood
Production date
1835
 Description
Brass cylindrical measure with official stamps (eg. Portcullis, crown, chequerboards) and makers name stamped on outside. Stamped on the exterior is "IMPERIAL GALLON BURGH OF FALKIRK 1835 PONTIFEX SONS AND WOOD LONDON 598". Stamped on the base is "FALKIRK BURGH A.C. and S." "A. COCHRAN and SON F.B.".
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Object
Maker
Production date
1835
Production place
Greater London/England
Signature & date
stamping:exterior:"IMPERIAL GALLON BURGH OF FALKIRK 1835 PONTIFEX SONS AND WOOD LONDON 598".
stamping:base:"FALKIRK BURGH A.C. and S." "A. COCHRAN and SON F.B.".
Associated date
1835-1940 {approx}
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 13.6cm (H 5 3/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 23.3cm (Dia 9 3/16")
Accession number
1977-058-006

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