Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 94

A William IV bronze Imperial Bushel measure

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £700

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Description

A William IV bronze Imperial Bushel measure, of cylindrical form with a banded body inscribed 'IMPERIAL BUSHEL, DIVISION OF HANG, EAST NORTH RIDING, YORKSHIRE, 1835, DE GRAVE, LONDON 651', with side carrying handles, the rim with four cancelled control marks, 9in (23cm) h, 19.5in (49.5cm) dia. Base repaired.