A very large bentwood grain measure from an old Paris store, dating back to the days when dry provisions were sold loose. The measure bears the official mark, showing this is an authentic calibrated measure.
 
It is a Deciletre, 10 litres or 21 US pints which makes it a wonderful size for a cache pot for a christmas tree or a large bunch of dried hydrangeas.
 
It measures a huge 10" tall by 9.5" wide