Watch List notes:

Copper gunpowder measure, US, signed "Fairbanks," ca. 1830, rare. 1805 grams, 7-1/4" height, 4-5/8" diameter. Large and sturdy half gallon-size copper measure and shaped brass lift handle used by ordnance workers to fill cloth powder bags for artillery. Marked "Fairbanks" for E. Fairbanks Company, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, an artillery company founded in 1824. Uncleaned with beautiful aged brown-tone patina, a lovely specimen for display. With photo-certificate. ($200-300)