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
