Measuring cup - Mud - Wrought iron - Grain size / Schepel

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An antique grain measure known as Mud, dating to the 18th–19th century, made of iron and wood with wrought-iron bands and copper fittings, measuring about 25 cm high by 38 cm wide by 34 cm deep and weighing 4 kg, used for weighing dry goods such as grain at markets by local IJking authorities in the Netherlands.

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Grain measure or Schepel, also called Mud, reinforced with wrought-iron bands and equipped with copper fittings.
Made for measuring dry goods such as grain or corn at markets by the local government, known as IJking.
Dating: 18th or 19th century. Weight: 4 kg.

Grain measure or Schepel, also called Mud, reinforced with wrought-iron bands and equipped with copper fittings.
Made for measuring dry goods such as grain or corn at markets by the local government, known as IJking.
Dating: 18th or 19th century. Weight: 4 kg.

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Era
1400-1900
Weight
4 kg
Iron type
Wrought iron
Title additional information
Grain size / Schepel
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
Mud
Material
Iron, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
25 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800, 1800-1850
The NetherlandsVerified
5622
Objects sold
97.46%
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