A set of eight George IV bronze alloy Imperial measures, for Carlisle, dated 1826
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A set of eight George IV bronze alloy Imperial measures, for Carlisle, dated 1826
With pre-Imperial 'WIIII 1824' verification cipher
All numbered 202, to measure an Imperial Gallon (with angular bar handles), a Half Gallon, a Quart, a Pint, a Half Pint, a Gill, a Half Gill and a Quarter Gill (the latter dated 1873 but also numbered 202), earliest verification mark for 1824, Gallon diameter 20.3cm, (8)
Sold for £3,125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Part of the same set of standards as Lot 34.

Auction Notices

  • The pre-Imperial verification mark reads 'GIV 1824', not 'WIII 1824' as catalogued.

Category: Decorative Arts / European Sculpture and Works of Art

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