Measure

This pewter measure for an Imperial half pint was made in the 19th century by James Moyes, a pewterer based in Edinburgh's West Bow. Moyes was operational until the late 19th century and was the last pewterer to practise his trade in Edinburgh.

The measure has an S-shaped handle and a curved 'shell' thumb-piece and lid.

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:	000-100-104-471-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1957.313
Date:	19th century
Material:	Pewter
Dimensions:	120 mm H x 100 mm W
What:	Measure / pint, half
Subject:
Who:	J. Moyes, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Pewter half pint measure with a squat balusk body, S-shaped handle with a curved shell thumb-piece and lid resembling the hat of a Chinese cooly, made by J. Moyes, Edinburgh, 19th century
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