CONICAL STANDARD MEASURE, ½ GALLON
H1995.1481
Conical standard measure, with pouring spout and metal handle. It is stamped '½ GALLON/ SM'. In raised letters 'FEDERAL TINWARE/ MFG. CO LTD/ MAKERS/ ROE ST PERTH'. On the side of the spout there are verification marks on a pad of solder. The word 'VAN' appears to have been painted in black, on the front; now very faded. These measures were used for testing fluid measurements, such as petrol and oil.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1995.1481 |
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Accession Date: | 4 Dec 1995 |
Credit: | Ministry of Fair Trading - Trade Measuring Unit |
Material
Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
height | 270mm |
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diameter | 200mm |
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