Measure & beaker

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This pewter measure for a 'chopin' (half a Scots pint) and pewter beaker date from the late 18th or early 19th century.

The beaker fits into the upper recess of the measure. The measure has a lid and a simple thumb-piece. 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: 000-190-004-005-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1962.542 A
• Date: Late 18th - early 19th century
  Late 18th - early 19th century
  Late 18th/Early 19th century
  
• Material: Pewter
  Pewter
  Beaker
  Measure / tappit hen / chopin
  
• Dimensions: 3.75" H
  8.25" H (to lip)
  
• What: Beaker
  Measure / tappit hen / chopin
  
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• Description: Pewter chopin measure of tappit hen type, lidded with a simple thumb-piece but uncrested, Scottish, late 18th century or early 19th century
  Footed beaker fitting in the upper recess of pewter chopin measure, Scottish, late 18th century or early 19th century
  
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