B202 Large Antique Scottish Four Gallon Haystack Copper Weights and Measures Jug

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B202 Large Antique Scottish Four Gallon Haystack Copper Weights and Measures Jug

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

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1800s Giant English Hammered Copper Georgian 5 Gallon Haystack Jug or Pitcher

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Enormous late 18th to early 19th century Georgian copper 5 gallon haystack jug or pitcher, massive tapered body with a large handle. Copper haystack measures...

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Large Antique Serving Jug, English, Copper, 2 Gallon Ewer, Victorian, Circa 1880

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This is a large antique serving jug. An English, copper 2 gallon ewer, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinatingly sized jug with a wonderful weathered appearance Disp...

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Mid-19th Century English Haystack Copper Measure Pitcher

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Mid-19th century English haystack copper measure pitcher. Dovetailed construction. Dents commensurate with age & use. 10 5/8" dia., base, 12 1/8" over handle, 10.25" h. Whitehall An...

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19th Century four gallon Copper Measuring Jug

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19th Century four gallon copper haystack measuring jug in very good condition and marked at the front with four gallon, having a large shaped handle to one side, the haystack jug nam...

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