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solid brass pot cup thing need more info on it

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16 years ago
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Description Hello I have this solid brass piece I got at an estate sale in eastern Ohio. I have no idea what it is so any help would be appreciated. it has anchor markings on the bottom of the cups and the number 18 on the outside of the first one and 1861 on the inside of all of them.thank you
Category Metalware
Medium solid brass
Distinguishing marks anchor and the number 1861
Condition Good
Date Period not known
History estate sale
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Submitted by 250chief

Do you have dimensions of them? A nested cup arraignment like this I have seen before, and the dates are about right, but a long time ago in a museum. If it is what I am thinking of, you have the measuring cups for black powder for cannons. They are brass to avoid both corrosion and getting sparks from them (bad thing to have when measuring explosive powder). Different sizes for different sized cannons & shot. 250chief
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