B202 Large Antique Scottish Four Gallon Haystack Copper Weights and Measures Jug

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

Enormous late 18th to early 19th century Georgian copper 5 gallon haystack jug or pitcher, massive tapered body with a large handle. Copper haystack measures...

This is a large antique serving jug. An English, copper 2 gallon ewer, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinatingly sized jug with a wonderful weathered appearance Disp...

19th century copper pitcher/measure. Nicely sized vessel with pleasing silhouette. Stamped on the front "2 GALLONS."

A set of 5 antique "pot" copper measuring jugs, with tin-lined interiors for safe use. Each jug is dated 1878 and stamped with three marks: The Copenhagen city mark (two towers), ...

Antique Bangor Stoneware Large 19" Five Gallon Jug Bangor Maine. Item features wonderful applied "drips", old paint remnants, large impressive form, original stamp, very nice antique...

19th Century copper haystack measure with embossed two-gallon label on the front. Dimensions Height 16 Inches Width 10.5 Inches Depth 12 Inches

Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure. English, mid 18...

Antique large George III quality copper water jug Having a quality antique George III large shaped water jug with the original brass shaped handle ...

Antique Stoneware Pottery 2 Gallon Water Jug with Blue Paint Decorated "2". Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 8" W x 8" D