Measure

This pewter measure for a Scots pint dates from the mid 18th century.

The measure has a scroll handle and thumb-piece. On the interior are the initials of a former owner 'W F M R'. 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:	000-100-104-475-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1932.258
Date:	Mid 18th century
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: Interior: W F [above] M R
Dimensions:	11.00" H
What:	Measure / tappit hen / pint, Sco
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Description:	Pewter tappit hen measure for a Scots pint, uncrested type with a scroll handle and thumb-piece, with initials of a former owner "W F M R" on the interior, Scottish, mid 18th century
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