Half Gill Measure

Description:

Lidless bulbous or bellied measure with a beaded, galleried rim and cast circular flared foot; approximately half gill size. Four incised lines at shoulder. Tapered, S-scroll handle with arched and stepped thumbrest and lower short terminal with oval attachment at seam. Bottom exterior has an oval stamp of a spreadwing eagle, body facing right and head turned left, with an arched surround above (text illegible) and curved surround below containing "REED & BARTON" in rased sans serif letters; and the pattern number "R13".

Date Made: 1840-1870pre-1937

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Taunton

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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.67.0137Catalog Number: 67.0137Accession Number: 250853

Object Name: measure

Physical Description: pewter (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 6.35 cm x 6.0325 cm x 4.7625 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-b1a3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300304

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