Winchester quart measure

Made:
London
SMG00030043

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Bronze cylindrical measure with handle, engraved with the words 'Winchester Quart', the marks of the City of London and 'R Vincent, London Bridge'

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A124879
Materials:
bronze
type:
measure - volume
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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