11th Nov, 2022 10:00
Fine Art and Interiors
A 19th century bushel measure
A 19th century brushed bronze bushel measure, of circular shape, flanked by handles, inscribed Imperial Standard Bushel, County of Somerset, Bate, London, Maker of the Exchequer Standards, 49cm diameter
Robert Brettell Bate, b.1782, was a renowned maker of high quality scientific instruments, who it would appear went on to make this following the introduction in 1824 of The Weights and Measures Act
Sold for £1,800
A 19th century brushed bronze bushel measure, of circular shape, flanked by handles, inscribed Imperial Standard Bushel, County of Somerset, Bate, London, Maker of the Exchequer Standards, 49cm diameter
Robert Brettell Bate, b.1782, was a renowned maker of high quality scientific instruments, who it would appear went on to make this following the introduction in 1824 of The Weights and Measures Act
Auction: Fine Art and Interiors, 11th Nov, 2022
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