Object number
66/199
Description
Peck for measuring grain. Stamped 'Peck' and 'VR 346' and has the Royal stamp of verification, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
This is one peck measure for measuring grain. It is made from steamed bentwood and tacked along the side, and has a metal band around the base. It is stamped on the outside with 'Peck', and on the inside with 'VR 346' and has the Royal stamp of verification from Queen Victoria's reign, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
Physical description
1 measure: wood and iron; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten catalogue’ form – ‘MEASURE (Peck) // 66/199 // MARKETING grain // … // [pencil drawing] // Peck measure in steamed bentwood which is tacked down side at overlap // Iron band around base // Stamped on outside ‘PECK’ // [stamped] on inside ‘[crown] // VR // 346’ // Dark brown wood colour // 24 x 23.5 cm (height x diameter).’
Production date
1837 - 1901
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_7828.tif - High resolution image
