Measure

This pot-bellied pewter measure for an Imperial quarter gill was made in Edinburgh in the early 19th century.

The measure has a loop handle and no lid. It is inscribed 'QUARTER GILL' and is stamped with various Victorian and Edwardian verification marks.

Measures such as these were tested initially by the Dean of Guild of the city to verify that they were correct. Once they had passed the test they were stamped with a verification mark.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-485-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1932.436
Date:	Early 19th century
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: Victorian and Edwardian excise marks
Dimensions:	47 mm H x 60 mm W
What:	Measure / gill, quarter
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Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description:	Pot-bellied pewter measure, lidless type with loop handle, inscribed "QUARTER GILL", stamped with various Victorian and Edwardian excise marks, Edinburgh, early 19th century
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