An unusual mid Victorian brass 1 gallon measure by De Grave & Co, London c.1840. The heavy gauge solid brass conical shaped measure with flared collar for pouring from the top and cast brass loop handles set either side to the lower half to aid carrying. Overlaid band to the centre, which is engraved 'East Riding Of Yorkshire' and matching engraved '1 Gallon' sat above. Weights and measures imperial Crown mark and second VR mark to the inside of the rim. The underside of the measures with original patina and hammer marks to the centre where the measures volume has be...en corrected. Bears the makers name De Graves & Co along with serial number. De Graves traded from 1817 - 1845, then became De Graves & Short and later in 1925 became part of Avery. Their scales and measures were supplied to British Government, Post office and other prominent bodies. This superb example presented in excellent condition.