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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.436
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: Victorian and Edwardian excise marks
  Measure / gill, quarter
  
• 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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