Ultra Rare Antique Brass Weight - 1 lb Bideford, Devon - Inspector Named

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Seller: ians-bargains ✉️ (5,121) 100%, Location: Halifax, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 202405218168 Ultra Rare Antique Brass Weight - 1 lb Bideford, Devon - Inspector Named.

An ultra-rare antique possibly Georgian but more likely Victorian period brass weight in the 1 lb size (marked 1 lb twice). It is rare in that it carries the pre-uniform mark of Bideford in Devon (B D), but is also Inspector of weights marked on the reverse. It is stamped BAKER and is the mark for John Baker Inspector of weights and measures in Barnstaple over the period roughly 1834 – 1862. It also has  later marks for Devon and Dorset – ER 584 and 161 (twice), as well as a capital D. The reverse also shows the date 1931, indicating that it has had a long life. There is evidence that a mark has been removed in its later life – slightly shinier area of lead on reverse. It is also marked SOLID and IMPERIAL.

Given its long history it is in pretty good condition, if a little dull, but should clean up a lot better.  Inspector marked weights don’t surface that often.

I always post weights of 1 lb and over as small parcel.

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  • Condition: Used
  • Modified Item: No

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