Half-gallon Measure
CultureIrish
Date19th century
MediumPewter
DimensionsOverall: 10 × 5 9/16 inches (25.4 × 14.13 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Scott in memory of his mother Mrs. Maleta Harrelsen Scott
Object number52-28/6
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DescriptionRing-like base with several ridges. Lower body in slightly flaring bowl form; upper body an inverted truncated cone. Incised line where base and lower body join. Ridge or reeding between upper and lower portions of body. Wide flaring rim bearing various inspectors marks. Curved handle attached below rim at boss. Touch mark on bottom; "Austen & Son Cork" over rampant lion above crown; below crown, "Imperial". In recess "94 North Main Street." "1Pint" engraved on upper body.
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