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Old Paint Pantry Measure

This solid pantry measures approximately 9 3/4" in diameter X 5 " in height. The pantry is constructed of very thick stock. The pantry has old red paint that has faded over the years. The pantry is in good condition for the age with typical wear from age & use.

Shipping weight: b Lbs.
Item: B $75.00

Banded Dry Grain Measure ~7

This banded measure is approximately 7" in diameter X 4 1/4" in height. Constructed with metal bands that are now heavily oxidized from age & wear. This measure is not marked. The wood has aged to a dark brown patina. The measure has a tight split in the wood on one side from age.

Shipping weight: 5 Lbs.
Item: 7bm $60.00

The Best Banded Measure

Love this Measure!! It's my all time favorite. The measure is approximately 9" in diameter X 5 1/2" height. The measure is very heavy! The bands & nails are oxidized from age & use. The wood has aged to a wonderful golden patina. There is a stencil on the side. It's a keeper ;-)

Shipping weight: 5 Lbs.
Item: 9bm $85.00

Rough Cut Banded Measure

This banded measure is the one quart size measuring approximately 5 1/4" in diameter X 3 3/4" in height. The wood has aged to a reddish brown patina. The bands show slight oxidizing from age. The measure is in good condition with typical wear from age & use.

Shipping weight: 3 Lbs.
Item: rcbm $25.00

Rough Cut Banded Measure

This measure is the one quart size measuring approximately 5 1/2" in diameter X 4" in height. The wood has aged to a reddish brown patina. . The measure is in good condition with typical wear from age & use.

Shipping weight: 2 Lbs.
Item: rcm $18.00

Marked Old Paint Measure

This is the small one quart measure made by E.B. Frye. The measure is marked. The measure is approximately 3 1/4" in height x 5 1/2" in diameter. The top rim has area that has worn down from use. The measure has old (not original) mustard colored paint that shows much wear from age & use. The bottom of the measure has worn red paint. The measure is in good condition considering the age of the piece.

Shipping weight: 2 Lbs.
Item: mpebf $75.00

Simple 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

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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