Measure

This pewter measure for half a 'mutchkin' (a quarter Scots pint) dates from the 18th century.

The measure has scroll handle and a thumb-piece. The shape of the measure is known as a 'Tappit Hen'.

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:	000-100-104-501-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1935.728
Date:	18th century
Material:	Pewter
Dimensions:	172 mm H x 110 mm W
What:	Measure / tappit hen / mutchkin
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Description:	Pewter tappit hen mutchkin measure of uncrested type with scroll handle and thumb-piece, Scottish, 18th century
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