Antique English Victorian Copper Quart Measure ~ Benham & Froude

A most attractive mid 19th Century English Victorian antique copper measure of Quart capacity, the body engraved with the legend "1 Quart" in script, brazed seams, illegible excise xtamps, the underside bearing the Maker's Mark of an Orb and Cross, the logo of Benham & Froude {1855-1906} of Chandos Street, London, together with a small "heart" icon. Originally founded in 1785 by John Kepp, the famous "Orb" was adopted as a trademark, because in 1821 the firm made the present cross on the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, 23 feet high and weighing seven tons and this could be seen from their London shop. For a more comprehensive history of this firm, see the article, "The Sign of the Orb and Cross", by Jeremy T. Stedman, { Antique Collecting ~ Vol. 16 ~ No. 9, published in February 1982 - Our Stock Ref. Ac169f1982-XX }. Love this item? ~ Why not make us an offer? Our Warranty :- Buy It, Enjoy It and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept. This item back at any time and to credit. The full original purchase price against the value of your next order.