Name/TitleCorn Measure
About this objectThis item is a corn measure fabricated from willow. Used to measure quantities of corn grain. This was used in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Period18th-19th century
Medium and MaterialsMade of willow.
Inscription and MarksIt bears two stamps, one inside, one outside. The inside stamp is partly on the wall and partly on the base to prevent alteration. Outside stamp is made up of a crown with the letters G.L.R beneath it and a shield symbol with the letters "13" and "HALF PINT" beneath it. The inside stamp is made up of a crown and a shield, between which is stamped G.2.R.
MeasurementsDiameter: 86 mm (3 1/4 inches)
Height: 82 mm (outer: 3 1/4 inches, inner: 2 1/4 inches)
Object Typecorn measure
Object numberSTMEA:A.3917
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
