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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1935.728
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter
  Measure / tappit hen / mutchkin
  
• 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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