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This pewter measure for half a 'mutchkin' (a quarter Scots pint) dates from around 1750.

The baluster measure has a handle and a ball thumb-piece. On the top of the flat lid are the initials of a former owner, 'T.L.'

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: 000-100-002-477-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MET 57
• Date: Around 1750
  c. 1750
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: On top of lid: T.L.
  Measure / mutchkin, half
  
• Dimensions: 3.80" H
  
• What: Measure / mutchkin, half
  
• Subject: Pewter (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Pewter baluster measure with ball thumb-piece for a half mutchkin, initialled `T.L.' on top of the flat lid, c. 1750
  
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