Turkish wooden linear measure
1700-1799
Selection of two Turkish wooden lined measures 18th century (circular section, flat ends); lengths 26 7/8-inch & 25 7/8-inch respectively and 3 Turkish brass commercial weights, 18th century, comprising:- 2 brass domed cylindrical, 200drams = 1/2 Oke (641 grammes); 1 sheet copper, = 1 Kerat (0.2 gramme).
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1863-5
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and copper
- type:
- turkish linear measure and turkish weight
- credit:
- International Decimal Association
