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Lot 44:
Description
A pair of antique adjustable powder and shot measures, traditionally used for hand-loading shotgun cartridges during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Each measure consists of a cylindrical brass head mounted on a turned wooden handle. The smaller measure features a light-coloured wooden handle and a brass head stamped Graham’s Powder. This measure includes a stepped adjustment notch with graduated markings for 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1. The larger measure is fitted with a dark-stained wooden handle and a brass head with graduated markings for powder in drams (2, 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4, and 3) and shot in ounces (1 1/8 and 1 1/4). Graham’s was a recognised name in the United Kingdom shooting trade during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Total length: 12.7 cm.
Condition report:
Both items are in good antique condition. The brass components show a natural aged patina and minor surface marks consistent with age and functional use. The turned wooden handles exhibit typical wear and signs of age. The sliding adjustment mechanisms on both measures appear to be intact and operational.
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