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Measure & beaker

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000-190-004-005-C
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Measure & beaker

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: 0098: 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
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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