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4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case
4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case

4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 Proof of Alcohol in Walnut Case

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Very good condition.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Maker: Tagliabue

    Description

    Offered for auction is a set of 4 US Internal Revenue Hydrometers from 1875-1889 which tested for Proof of Alcohol.  This 5 piece set comes in a beautiful walnut case.  This was used by the U S Internal Revenue as their standard hydrometer.  It was made by Tagliabue, 308 Pearl St., N.Y.
    Quoting from wolfeboro.com history:  "Years ago, the town and in fact the state had no liquor stores as we know them today.  The only legal sources for liquor was from the town's liquor 'agent.'  In most instances the agent was a pharmacist.  In order to sell spirits, one had to obtain a special federal tax stamp.  The outlets were primarily for the sale of liquor for "medicinal purposes."  The size is 10-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 4".
    Please see the pictures for a look at the condition.  Please see my other listings for more beautiful antique items, and for buy it now items in our eBay store.