Mug (detail)

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MET 95
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Pewter
  Mug
  
• Dimensions: 4.80" H x 3.90" base D
  
• What: Mug
  
• Subject: Pewter (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Whyte, Edinburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Imperial pint pewter mug by Robert Whyte, Edinburgh, early 19th century
  
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