1863 NZ Government Imperial Bronze Peck with Original Receipt
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Rare 1863 New Zealand Government Imperial bronze Peck, circular two handled shape, engraved 'Imperial Peck 1863' to one side and Government of New Zealand' in black to the other, with facsimile copy of the original sale receipt of miscellaneous weights & measures tender N.Z. Government for the item in March 1977
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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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