19th Century copper haystack two gallon measure

Late 19th century coal scuttle the wrought iron black painted handle of shaped form on a hammered bucket with spade-shaped design raised up ...

Arts and Crafts circular copper coal bucket within a protective black wrought-iron stand, to the dome-topped lid decorated above the cylindrical body. All raised up on shaped feet. D...

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

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...