Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure, 1601

Made:: 1601 in England

Bronze Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure

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Bronze Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure
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Bronze Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure, dated 1601. One of a series issued to 60 cities in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Object Number:: 1931-1014

Materials:: bronze and complete

Measurements:: overall: 275 x 710 mm

type:: winchester capacity measure (standards)

credit:: Board of Trade

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Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure, 1601

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