Brass standard yard measure

Made:
1939 in London
Standard yard measure in brass with levelled edge and wooden

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Standard yard measure in brass with levelled edge and wooden
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Standard yard measure in brass with levelled edge and wooden handles in fitted mahogany case. Inscribed "CITY OF BRADFORD" "DE GRAVE SHORT & CO LTD MAKERS. LONDON" 1939

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1980-1114
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
type:
linear measure standard (imperial yard)
credit:
Christie's (St. James's)