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
Creator :
John Snart
Place of Production :
London
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
brass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:2007.3.25=30
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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