English Copper Measure

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. ...

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

Mid-19th century 2-gallon copper haystack measure, English. Dovetailed construction. Very good condition - minor dings & dents commensurate with age & function. One official confirma...

19th C Conical French copper brass banded measure A super large piece from France the pot has conical shape and strong riveted handles It is in good condition and is 11” tall, 12...

19th century copper pitcher/measure. Nicely sized vessel with pleasing silhouette. Stamped on the front "2 GALLONS."

Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure. English, mid 18...

A set of 5 antique "pot" copper measuring jugs, with tin-lined interiors for safe use. Each jug is dated 1878 and stamped with three marks: The Copenhagen city mark (two towers), ...

A pair of 1920's English copper jugs with crocodile skin pattern on the body and original patina. Measurements: Larger - Height: 13", width: 10...

Beautiful Antique English Copper FLAGON, Pitcher, Vessel or Jug #2~~c. 1900 Excellent heavy copper flagon with hallmark 15" tall to top of handle ...

A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is self explanatory. Such marks became a legal requirement in 1836 in England. The presence of such a mark does not mean the item is post-18...