UK BAR PS D&B NP

Item number                           :           UK BAR PS D&B NP

Origin                                     :           United Kingdom

Style                                       :           Powder Measure

Maker                                     :           WILLIAM BARTRAM, Nimrod Works, Eldon Street, Sheffield

Markings                                :           “D&B PATENT” on the stem. “582”on the backside of the crank

Weights                                  :           GRS 110

Weight                                    :           63 grams

Materials                                 :           Nickel-plated brass with black painted wooden handle. Case blued closing handle

Condition                               :           Good and fully functioning.

Repairs                                   :           Wooden handle is replaced

Remarks                                 :

See page 44 of D.J. Baker, “Cartridge Tools”, 2^nd edition. Attached to the photographs.

What does the number “582” mean? A kind of catalogue number?