Quart Measure

Description:

Lidless Jersey measure or flagon, no spout; quart size. Angular-bellied body with a slightly flared, incised rim and short, molded base; line visible at seam. Tapered, S-scroll handle with arched and curved thumbrest and short lower terminal; upper terminal attached below rim. Crowned "GR" verification mark stamped incuse to right of handle. No other marks.

Date Made: 1700-1850

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: EnglandJersey

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Domestic Furnishings

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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.67.0158Catalog Number: 67.0158Accession Number: 250853

Object Name: measure

Physical Description: pewter (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 in x 5 1/2 in x 4 1/8 in; 17.78 cm x 13.97 cm x 10.4775 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-82df-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300326

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