Lot 1: Measure

Maple and pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, secured with 12 copper tacks, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, 3 1/2″ h, 6″ dia.

Note:

“Sister Lillian says these were used as measures for rice, flour or whatnot.”

Provenance:

Purchased from Sister Lillian, East Canterbury Shakers, in 1948 for $1.50

(Dr. McCue’s Journal Entry #39)

Estimate: $1,500-3,000