Peck

Object detail

Accession number

2021.42.1

Maker

New Zealand Government

Production period

1860s

Description

1863 Government of New Zealand Imperial Peck. The peck is circular in shape and has a handle on each side. "GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND" is engraved on one side while "IMPERIAL PECK / 1863" is engraved on the other. Below this is an engraved symbol of a crown with the text, "N [crown] Z / G.R. / SM / 20". Around the top edge is the engraved text, "SM / VR / SM [crown] ED" an two symbols.

Marks

GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND Engraved
IMPERIAL PECK / 1863 Engraved
N [crown] Z / G.R. / SM / 20 Engraved
SM / VR / SM [crown] ED Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Bronze

Credit Line

New Zealand Government. 1863. Peck, 2021.42.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Weights & Measures T&E

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

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