Measures

These pewter measures for an Imperial half pint and an Imperial half gill date from the late 18th century. They are an Aberdeen-type of measure, baluster-shaped, with no lid. Neither measure has a maker's mark.

The half pint measure has excise marks for Aberdeen County and City. On the bottom, it is inscribed 'Imperial D. G.' Also scratched on the bottom is 'Lamb' (twice) and 'AB', the name and initials of former owners. The half gill measure has excise marks for Aberdeen City. On the bottom it has the letters 'D. G.' (probably for Dean of Guild).

Pewter was commonly used for measures and drinking vessels as it was both fairly cheap and strong enough to stand up to to the rigours of tavern life.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-145-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MET 69
Date:	Early 19th century Early 19th century Late 18th century
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: [Excise marks] crown / A-C / No.3 / castle / ABD; on bottom: Imperial D.G. / Lamb [twice] / AB Pewter. Inscription: [Excise mark] castle / ABD; on bottom: D G
Dimensions:	2.70" H 4.20" H
What:	Measure / gill, half, imperial Measure / pint, half, Imperial
Subject:	Pewter (NMAS Classification) Pewter (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen
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Description:	Pewter baluster measure, Aberdeen lidless type, for an Imperial half pint, with Aberdeen County and City excise marks, no maker's marks, early 19th century Pewter baluster measure, Aberdeen lidless type, for an Imperial half gill, with Aberdeen City excise mark, no maker's marks, early 19th century
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