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Marked Measure dry measure

The measure is approximately 7 " in diameter X 4 1/2" in height.
The nails show signs of oxidation. The measure has obvious wear from age and a split in a knot of the bentwood from age.

Shipping weight: 3 Lbs.
Item: m2qt $45.00




Banded Measure ~ Peck grain measure

This early grain measure is approximately 7" in height X 11" in diameter. This measure would hold a peck of grain. There are initials of "W.S". and the number "25" written on the side of the measure. The measure does show appropriate wear from and use.

Shipping weight: 5 Lbs.
Item: bandm $60.00




Simple Double Measuresimple double measure

This simple double measure is approximately 10 3/4" in height. One end of the measure is 7 1/2" in diameter. The largest end is 9" in diameter. The measure is in good condition with obvious signs of wear from age and use.

Shipping weight: 4 LBs.
Item: SGM $70.00




Bail Handle Pantry Box bail handled pantry

This bail handel pantry has the original attic finish. The pantry has the unusual size of 10 1/2" in diameter X 5 1/2" in height. The pantry is in very good condition. Wooden pegs were used in the construction.

Shipping weight: 5 Lbs.
Item: nbhpb $128.00




Nest of Cragin Measures ~All Five!Cragin Bushel, Peck, & 4 quart measures

The complete set of Daniel Cragin Measures. The set contains the bushel, peck, 4 quart, 2 quart, and the quart measures. We've taken plenty of pictures. The first slide show has the pictures of the Bushel, Peck and a few pictures of the 4 quart measure. The measures have a very light varnish on the outside and are plain on the inside. The measures are in excellent condition. The Bushel measure is approximately 14.5" in diameter x 8". Iron handles and banding. The peck size measures approximately 11" in diameter x 6.5" in height. The 4 quart measure is approximately 9" in diameter x 5.5" in height.


Nest of Cragin Measures Cragin 4 quart, two quart & 1 quart measures

The 2 quart measure is approximately 7" in diameter x 4.5" in hieght. The smallest measure is the one quart; it measures approximately 6" in diameter x 3.5" in height. The measures show oxidation in some areas from age.

Shipping on the set is estimated. We will offer the cheapest shipping option available for your shipping zone.
Shipping weight: 12 LBs.
Item: cmnest $500.00




Grain Measuredry grain measure

This dry grain measure is large in size. The measure is approximately 12 1/2" in diameter by 7 3/4" in height. The original finish does show wear from age and use. The inside bottom of the measure is marked with an "S". The top of the measure is secured with a single bentwood lap. The seam is secured with nails that show heavy oxidation and some rusting. Two of the nails are missing but the seam is very secure.
Shipping weight: 4 LBs.
Item: dgm11 $70.00




Strap Handle Pantry Measure

This early strap handle pantry measure / box measures approximately 12 1/2" in diameter x 6 1/2" in height. The measure has wood pegs used in the construction. The bottom edge of the measure is secured with an iron band. Very unusual piece of americana!
Shipping weight: 6 lbs.
Item: gmbh $165.00





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Dry Grain Measures


Dry measures are units of volume used to measure bulk commodities which are not liquid. They are typically used in agriculture, agronomy, and commodity markets to measure grain, and dried beans.

In the 1800's the farmers, fishermen, and storekeepers needed a standard unit of measure to conduct their business, trade, and barter.
Early dry grain measures were manufactured by Daniel Cragin, Henniker, and later E.B. Frye who purchased the Cragin Measure Mill.

The early measures were available in 5 sizes; quart, two quart, 4 quart, peck, and half bushel. Many times the measures were sold as a nest/set. The measures had several different versions, plain,sealed~varnished,unsealed ~ rough cut, and banded ~ iron bound. The early manufacturers marked their measures with their name and place of origin. The mark is usually located on the inside bottom of the measure. E.B. Frye also added a stenciled mark to the outside of their measures.

Commercial demand for dry measures diminished when the national standard of measurement switched over to weights.



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