Lead ‘Pan’ Weight To Apportion Food:

3D Model

Lead weight from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny.

ID: EOA:2022.155.06 OE415

Collection: Earl of Abergavenny

Classification: Crew/trade

Measurements: Diametre 122mm Depth 25mm

Date made: as yet unknown

Display: Gallery 2 cabinet 1

Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown

Credit: Portland Museum Trust

A 4lb lead weight, probably used for measuring out food in the ships galley. There is an image of a ship stamped into the top of the weight. This is one of three 4lb weights recovered from the wreck.

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