overall: 5 in x 4 in x 3 in; 12.7 cm x 10.16 cm x 7.62 cm
Object Name:
measure
Place made:
United Kingdom: England
Date made:
1800-1830
Description:
Bulbous or bellied measure with a seven-lobed shell thumb piece; half pint size. Flat-top domed and molded lid. Body has a galleried rim and molded, flared base; slight bead flanked by pairs of incised lines at shoulder. Tapered, S-scroll handle with ribbed thumbrest and short terminal; no strut. Rim exterior stamped "HALF PINT" at front with three verification marks, including a George IV City of London mark, to right and left of handle. No maker's marks.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
