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THB19th C. English Pewter Gill & Pint Measuring Pitchers
Lot 193
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous collection of pewter gill and half pint pitchers for measuring ale in pubs and home use, several include stamps for the standard measurement on the half pint has inspection marks. The largest is marked as a half pint with several additional hallmarks on the side, a crown above "VR 280" the verification mark under Queen Victoria and the number indicates Sussex County. The side is also custom etched with a calligraphic "J" and the base contains a "B," perhaps to mark the pub this cup belonged to. The others are in gill sizes and do not contain inspection or additional maker marks and are perhaps for home use only since they do not adhere to the 1836 capacity law. The larger is labeled on the rim "GILL," the next is probably a half gill and unmarked, and the last is marked "QUARTER GILL." Size (largest vessel): 3.75" W x 3.75" H (9.5 cm x 9.5 cm); (smallest vessel): 2.125" W x 2.25" H (5.4 cm x 5.7 cm)
The gill (pronounced like Jill) is a unit of liquid volume measurement that was commonly used across Great Britain for alcohol, and by 1836 the Weights and Measures act made it a requirement that all pub vessels were stamped with the official capacity weight and inspection stamps to legally serve customers.
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169540Indentations and surface abrasions as expected with age and use. Nicks and chips to rims. Rubbing to markings and stamps, but most are legible. Patina and toning throughout. Not recommended for use due to pewter's lead content.Condition
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