A nineteenth century brass one liter measuring can from a Hallmarks Office in a fitting wooden case.
€ 275
Ref.:
25121
A heavy brass measuring can in a wooden box. Size of the box : 21,5 cm x 13,5 cm x 12,5 cm. Size of the can : 18 cm. Weight 2260 gram. On the can the engraved text: " Standaard der Nederl: Kan .(Litre)" From an official Hallmarking Office. The metric system was adopted from the French in 1820. The can is fitted in a wooden case with some labels and signs from the Hallmarking Office. Can and case in mint condition.