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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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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