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This pewter measure for a half gill dates from the mid 19th century.

The measure has a pear-shaped body, a scroll handle and shell thumb-piece. It is stamped 'NOGGIN' and impressed with the verification mark of the city of Glasgow.

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: 000-100-104-492-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1934.258
• Date: Mid 19th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: NOGGIN / arms of the city of Glasgow
  Measure / gill, half
  
• Dimensions: 3.50" H
  
• What: Measure / gill, half
  
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• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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• Description: Pewter half gill measure with a pear-shaped body, scroll handle and shell thumb-piece, stamped "NOGGIN" and impressed with the arms of the city of Glasgow, mid 19th century
  
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