LATE VICTORIAN DUAL SHOT AND POWDER MEASURE.
This is a very nice item in excellent condition. The Adjustable head is made of Brass while the handle has been made from a hard 'turned' wood. The cup opens for One, One and a Quarter to One and a Half ounces of shot. Alternatively you can measure gunpowder from Two and a Half to Three and a Half Drams with other fractions inbetween.There are 16 drams to an ounce. The Brass Head will polish up nicely.
| | | | General details | | Country of Origin | The U.K. | | Date of manufacture | Late Victorian. | | Condition of Item | Good. See the Photos. | | Size | 142 mm long overall. | | Approximated Weight | Allow for 100 grams. | | Currency | South African Rand |
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ID: 1251
R500.00
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