Measuring Beaker XL

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Many match designs are based on original antiques. Some, like or measuring beakers also have a wonderful story. ong ago these beakers were used for measuring things like oil or flo ur in a shop. Periodically, an official inspector would visit to make sure the shopkeeper wasn't cheating the customers by using beakers with false bottoms. Not uncommon, and very sneaky!Each time a beaker passed inspection, a stamp was pressed in its side to show it was either a true measure and the shopkeeper was honest — or that the inspector was bribed. Either way, the beaker was stamped! 7" H, 1 LITER • ITEM A187.0 Show more