Mug (detail)

This detail shows the side of a pewter pint mug made in the early 19th century by Robert Whyte, a prolific pewterer based in Edinburgh's Cowgate. Whyte became a freeman of the Incorporation of Hammermen of Edinburgh in 1805.

The side has a crown and the excise marks for the county of Edinburgh.

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:	000-190-002-036-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MET 95
Date:	Early 19th century
Material:	Pewter
Dimensions:	4.80" H x 3.90" base D
What:	Mug
Subject:	Pewter (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Robert Whyte, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Imperial pint pewter mug by Robert Whyte, Edinburgh, early 19th century
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