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This pewter measure for a Scots pint was possibly made in Aberdeen in the late 18th century.

The measure is engraved 'OLD BASIN TAVERN, 1797'. The lid was added some time after the measure was made. 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: 000-100-104-487-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1934.246
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: Body: OLD BASIN TAVERN, 1797; bottom: D.G. (Dean of Guild)
  Measure / tappit hen / pint, Sco
  
• Dimensions: 270 mm H x 160 mm W
  
• What: Measure / tappit hen / pint, Sco
  
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• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow (Old Canal Basin Tave
  
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• Description: Pewter tappit hen measure for a Scots pint, Aberdeen lidless type with lid added later, engraved "OLD BASIN TAVERN, 1797", with initials "D.G." on the bottom, Scottish, late 18th century
  
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