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Measure

ca. 1716 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pewter baluster measure with waisted body, handle, flat hinged lid and large thumb-piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast pewter
Brief description
Baluster measure, pewter, English, circa 1716
Physical description
Pewter baluster measure with waisted body, handle, flat hinged lid and large thumb-piece.
Dimensions
  • Excluding lid height: 28.5cm
  • Of rim diameter: 13.8cm
  • Of base diameter: 16.3cm
  • Volume capacity: 6.5pt
Collection
Accession number
711-1904

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2003
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