DESCRIPTION: This is a huge copper five gallon liquid measure from New England circa 1800s. Stores and farms used five gallon liquid measures to sell and dispense milk and liquids to customers. The 5 gallon copper measure has a large wide padded swinging handle with reinforcement at center and two tipping stationary handles near the bottom. The swing handle is made of copper and is attached to the 5 gallon copper measure by copper rivets. The 5 gallon copper measure tapers and is graduated with a flared wraparound lip-rim or flange that served as "double pouring spouts". The 5 gallon copper measure is graduated with 5 ribs that serve as measuring lines: 1 gallon, 2 gallons, 3 gallons, 4 gallons, and 5 gallons. The 5 gallon copper measure has two folded seams on the sides, which form the body. There are double copper crossbars upon the bottom that serves to secure the heavy weight of the liquid and as a footed base. MEASUREMENTS: 13 inches wide, 14 inches high not including handle, and 39 inches round in circumferenceSHIPPING: Packaging, handling, and shipping for all locations in the 48 Continental United States is $30. For Alaska, Hawaii, International, and all other locations outside the 48 Continental United States packaging and handling is $10 plus shipping which can be determined by using USPS.com with origin of 19968, package dimensions of 20X18X16 and 13 pounds and your destination location.

Excellent strong and sturdy condition with an aged appropriate patina.