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Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London

$924.69
$1,320.9930% Off
£682.50
£97530% Off
€798.59
€1,140.8530% Off
CA$1,273.82
CA$1,819.7430% Off
A$1,426.60
A$2,03830% Off
CHF 744.38
CHF 1,063.3930% Off
MX$17,425.30
MX$24,893.2930% Off
NOK 9,470.63
NOK 13,529.4730% Off
SEK 8,927.21
SEK 12,753.1530% Off
DKK 5,959.81
DKK 8,514.0130% Off

About the Item

A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London, circa 1940. Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot. Made for Monmouthshire County Council. Portcullis mark dated 1940.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190222673802

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