Antique Victorian Copper Royal Navy Grog Rum Gallon Measure Jug Broad Arrow Mark

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN COPPER ROYAL NAVY GROG RUM. GALLON MEASURE JUG BROAD ARROW MARK C19TH. This is a fine Royal Navy antique copper rum or grog measure and dates to the C19th. It has the capacity of Gallon which is attractively engraved to the body alongside. The government Broad Arrow mark. To the right hand side of the handle there is a Victorian verification mark of a crowned VR over 6.

See Marks and Marking of Weights and Measures of the British Isles Ricketts & Douglas. Height : 6 ¾ inches (17.3 cms). Diameter of Base : 6 ¾ inches (17.3 cms). It is of typical construction with a tinned interior, riveted handle and dove tailed seams. There is a small hole drilled through the top of the handle which may have been to attach a ladle.

Or other device by a chain for the dispensing of the rum. There is the letter H struck to the under-side of the base which may be a makers mark. The measure is in good condition with general wear commensurate with age (see images).

And would make a great display piece. Please take a look at my other metalware items for sale. The item "ANTIQUE VICTORIAN COPPER ROYAL NAVY GROG RUM GALLON MEASURE JUG BROAD ARROW MARK" is in sale since Friday, June 12, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Metalware\Copper". The seller is "hammerhead38" and is located in Colchester. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Featured Refinements: Copper Jug
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product: Measure
Age: 1850-1899
Original/Repro: Original
Style/Period: Victorian

Antique Victorian Copper Royal Navy Grog Rum Gallon Measure Jug Broad Arrow Mark

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