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Imperial Sand Ballast Measure by De Grave Short Co Ltd of London

$930.66
$1,329.5230% Off
£682.50
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€792.51
€1,132.1630% Off
CA$1,282.41
CA$1,832.0130% Off
A$1,409.68
A$2,013.8330% Off
CHF 740.08
CHF 1,057.2530% Off
MX$16,762.11
MX$23,945.8730% Off
NOK 9,504.25
NOK 13,577.5030% Off
SEK 8,657.34
SEK 12,367.6330% Off
DKK 5,921.34
DKK 8,459.0530% Off

About the Item

A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short Co Ltd of London, circa 1940. Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot. Made for Monmouthshire County Council. Portcullis mark dated 1940.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190222673802

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