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Lot 2155
Two Antique American Copper Measures
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-19th century, likely New England, gallon and 1/2 gallon size approximately, dovetailed construction, tapering cylindrical body with riveted scroll handle, flared upper rim and molded base rim, shorter marked "B84" to upper rim.

Tallest 10 1/2 in.; shorter 8 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Quincy and Betty Scarborough, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Some denting and verdigris from age and use; shorter with solder repairs to upper rim and lower rim, with some denting and associated tears near base.