Measure

Object detail

Accession number

2021.42.4

Maker

New Zealand Government

Production period

1860s

Description

1863 Government of New Zealand Imperial Measure. The measure is circular in shape. Engraved on one side is "IMPERIAL PINT / 1863", "GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND" is engraved on the other. Engraved on the bottom rim of the measure is, "N [crown] Z / G. R / SM / 20". Engraved around the top edge is a symbol and some illegible text.

Marks

IMPERIAL PINT / 1863 Engraved
GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND Engraved
N [crown] Z / G. R / SM / 20 Engraved
[illegible text] Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Bronze

Credit Line

New Zealand Government. 1863. Measure, 2021.42.4. 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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