Measure, Liquid
- Object Name:
- Measure, Liquid
- Object ID:
- 1909.008.01
- Creator:
- Wilshire, Thomas -- Pewterer
- Place of Origin:
- Bristol, England
- Date:
- circa 1800
- Description:
- Liquid Measure. Attributed to Thomas Wilshire, Bristol, England; c. 1800. Pewter. The bulbous pewter measure has a handle and attached lid and a flaring foot ring. The bulbous body flares out on top with an approximately straight neck. There are several sets of incised bands as decorations. The handle is "S" shaped with a "D" shaped cross section. There are two ridges on the handle near lid hinge. Handle has a flattened foot at base of handle. The lid is a circular disk with several concentric incised lines. It is attached to the handle by a hinge. There is a thumb piece in the shape of a "whale's tail" with a triangular tab which is adhered to the lid. There are several stamped (impressed) inscriptions "C.R.", "CR", and "NH". There is a seam line visible inside at the widest part of the body. There is a seam line present on the inside of the handle, running lengthwise. On the interior there are concentric lines from the pewter turning process.
- Material:
- Metal
Pewter - Dimensions:
- H-13 W-9 Dia-6.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Believed to be official measures of the County of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Wilshire, Thomas
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