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C. 1860 English Half-Gallon Copper Haystack Measure

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Circa 1860 1/2 gallon copper haystack measure, English. Victorian marks for accuracy. Dovetail construction. Indentations to handle & minor dings to body as expected with age & use. 9" over handle, 7.5" d., 7 1/8" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.13 in (18.12 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Indentations to handle & minor dings to body as expected with age & use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WMI-37801stDibs: LU6458245443322

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