Half Pint Measure

Description:

Baluster measure with bud thumb piece; half pint size. Stepped, triangular extension is burnt to the flat lid, which has a pair of incised lines around edge and center. Body has a galleried rim and flared base; one pair of incised lines around rim and two around body. Tapered, S-scroll handle with short terminal; short cylindrical strut, no attachment. Large serif letter "S" stamped incuse sideways on handle outside near top. No other marks.

From a set of six measures, DL*67.0100-.0105, attributed to T. & W. Willshire of Bristol, England, circa 1800, on the basis of the mark on DL*67.0102.

Date Made: ca 1800

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, Bristol, City of

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.67.0104Catalog Number: 67.0104Accession Number: 250853

Object Name: measure

Physical Description: pewter (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 3/8 in x 4 in x 2 5/8 in; 13.6525 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.6675 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-b270-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300275

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