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This pewter measure for an Imperial gill was made around 1826, possibly in Edinburgh.

The baluster measure has a flat lid and an 'embryo shell' thumb-piece.

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: 000-100-104-499-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1935.726
• Date: Around 1826
  c. 1826
  
• Material: Pewter
  Measure / gill
  
• Dimensions: 113 mm H x 100 mm W
  
• What: Measure / gill
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Gill size pewter baluster measure with a flat lid and embryo shell thumb-piece, possibly Edinburgh, c. 1826
  
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