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Pair Brass Rim Pewter Measures c.1780-1810 London,
Most likely used as "standard" measures, official for verifying capacities of measures in public use. The brass rims strengthened the measure, thereby preventing damage. which might alter it's measurements. Raised concentric circles around middle of slope-sided body. This pair, pint and half pint, were made circa 1780-1810, London. Condition of each is excellent, with only a very small ding on base of half pint, almost unnoticeable until turned up, along with scraping to bottom.
 Excellent patina, heavy weight. 
Measurement: pint: 4.5 H x 4" base diam.; half pint: 3.5 H x 3" base diam.
Touchmarks: half pint: G*R 523 LGG 16
pint: E*R  2
 

Pair Brass Rim Pewter Measures  
G1388 $225.00
 

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