Quarter Gill Measure
Quarter Gill Measure
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- Description
- Bulbous or bellied measure with a forward-scrolled thumb piece; quarter gill size. Low-domed lid with two incised lines around center. Molded, galleried rim and flared base; one pair of incised lines around body. No hinge lug; hinge is attached to plate burnt to the tapered S-scroll handle above the ridged thumbrest. Rim exterior stamped to left of handle "1/4 GILL" in incuse italic letters with two verification marks to left, a crowned "VR" mark for Fife County ("209") and the coat of arms of Glasgow. Bottom inside stamped "X".
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- United Kingdom: Scotland, Glasgow City
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 6.6675 cm x 4.445 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0241
- catalog number
- 67.0241
- accession number
- 250853
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
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- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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