Rare Set of Historic NZ Bronze Measures
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A rare and historic graduated set of six '1863 Government of New Zealand' imperial bronze measures, from 1/2 gallon to 1/2 gill, of cylinder form, each engraved with its official measure. The largest, height 15.5 cm, diameter 15.5 cm. Note: The New Zealand Weights & Measurements government department, now Trading Standards, administers and enforces trade measurement in New Zealand. In doing so they ensure that weighing and measuring equipment and all goods sold by weight, measure or number are accurate.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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