measure; bushel
Description
Brass cylindrical measure with official stamps (eg. portcullis, crown, chequerboards) and maker's name stamped on outside. The following dates appear over the portcullises 1883, 1888, 1903, 1913, 1923, 1933, 1943. Stamped on the exterior is "IMPERIAL BUSHEL 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 detail
stamping:base:"FALKIRK BURGH A.C.S"
stamping:base:"A. COCHRAN and SON F.B."
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 48.8cm (Dia 1' 7 3/16")
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