185 - Enamelled Measure Jar

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185 - Enamelled Measure Jar

This is an enamelled measuring jar with a capacity of 20 ounces or 500 grams, as stamped in blue ink on one side. It features a cylindrical shape with a spout and handle, made of metal coated in white enamel, with the rim, spout, and handle painted in blue. Inside the jar, there are two blue ink scales ranging from 2 to 20 ounces and 50 to 500 grams, with "1 Pt" (one pint) marked between the two scales. Only a few signs of wear and tear are visible, especially at the bottom where "Kockums Ker Sweden 8cm" is stamped. This type of jar was commonly used in medical settings for measuring and dispensing liquids, such as medications or solutions, due to its durability and ease of cleaning. The enamel coating helps prevent contamination and makes it suitable for repeated use in clinical environments.

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Reference Number: CSFH/9/185

Date: 1900-1949

Creator Name: Kockums; 1893-; enamelware manufacturers

Copyright: Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

Credit Line: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

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