Set of bell weights, Burgh of Dumfries, 1707
5 of a set of 6 bell weights, 2lb, 4lb, 7lb, 14lb, 28lb, (56lb not pictured), Burgh of Dumfries 1707 (in the sixth year of the reign of Queen Anne). Verification stamps are present around the rim below the handle, on top of the handle and on the base. The weights are inscribed with Queen Anne's crown and are countermarked 'D.LK' for issue by Lanark. The 1lb weight is missing from this set.
2lb avoirdupois
height 103mm, diameter 58mm
detail: base - 38 / L, handle - JH / D, side - LI / II / AR PRIMO MAII 1707 / DLK
4lb avoirdupois
height 115mm, diameter 73mm
detail: base - 38 / L, handle - JH / D, side - IV AUERs / AR PRIMO MAII 1707 / DLK
7lb avoirdupois
height 142mm, diameter 88mm
detail base - 38 / L, handle - J / H / D / IOHN, side - LI / VII AUERDUPOIS ANNA REGINA PRIMO MAII 1707 / DLK
14lb avoirdupois
height 180mm, diameter 110mm
base - 39, side - LI / XIV AUERDUPOIS ANNA REGINA PRIMO MAII 1707 / DLK
28lb avoirdupois
height 230mm, diameter 144mm
handle - D / H / JOHN SNART, side - XXVIII AUERDUPOIS ANNA REGINA PRIMO MAII 1707 / DLK
56lb avoirdupois
height 290mm, diameter 187mm
handle - J / H / D / JOHN SNART, side - LI / LVI AUERDUPOIS ANNA REGINA PRIMO MAII 1707 / DLK
Object no :
DMWM028a-d
Collection :
Creator :
John Snart
Place of Production :
London
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
brass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:2007.3.25=30
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council