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Measure, Liquid

Object Name:
Measure, Liquid
Object ID:
1995.526.07
Place of Origin:
England
Date:
1850-1900
Description:
Measure. Pewter. Bulbous vessel with a handle. Turned, Vase-shaped body with flared lip with flattened rim. Flared foot ring. Two incised lines around midsection. Incuse stamped (impressed) on rim: "1/4 GILL". Handle is S-shaped with a divot near top; D-shaped cross section. Handle is probably soldered. Impressed mark on base of interior, letter "X". There appears to be a join line at the widest part of the body.
Material:
Metal
Pewter
Dimensions:
H-2.125 W-2.375 D-1.625 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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