Copper measuring jug, capacity two gallons

Copper measuring jug, capacity two gallons

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Copper measuring jug, capacity two gallons
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Copper measuring jug, capacity two gallons

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A103595
Materials:
copper
Measurements:
height 305 mm
diameter 325 mm
volume 2 gallons
type:
volumetric measures

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