000-190-004-021-C
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Measures
These two pewter baluster measures, one for a half pint (left), the other for a gill, were 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 half pint measure has an 'embryo shell' thumb-piece, the gill measure a ball thumb-piece. Both are inscribed with the maker's name and excise marks for 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: |
000-190-004-021-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MET 65 |
| Date: |
c. 1825
Early 19th century
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| Material: |
Pewter. Inscription: Bottom inside: Robert Whyte, Edinburgh; CO crown excise mark / ED
Pewter. Inscription: Inside bottom: R. Whyte; County of Edinburgh excise mark
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| Dimensions: |
3.45" H
4.40" H
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| What: |
Measure / gill, Imperial
Measure / pint, half, Imperial
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| Subject: |
Pewter (NMAS Classification)
Pewter (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
Robert Whyte, Edinburgh (Maker)
Robert Whyte, Edinburgh (Maker)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Pewter baluster measure with ball thumb-piece for an Imperial gill, with County of Edinburgh excise marks, made by Robert Whyte, Edinburgh, c. 1825
Pewter baluster measure with embryo shell thumb-piece for an Imperial half pint, with County of Edinburgh excise mark, by Robert Whyte, Edinburgh, early 19th century
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