Lidded measure

1720-1790

Measurements

8 in x 6-1/4 in x 4 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.905

Condition Notes

The underside of the lid shows a repair at the hinge.  Some light solder repairs are evident on the outside bottom.  The bottom is thin in places including one pinhole.  The bud termination at the bottom of the handle has been bent upward and back in towards the handle.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The baluster-shaped measure probably holds a quart.  The body flares slightly at the base.  The flat lid attaches with a three-part hinge.  A molded detail separates the hinge from the back of the S scroll handle with a bud-like terminal.  The handle attaches to the body at a raised and molded diamond.  The top of the lid has two incised lines.  A raised fleur-de-lis reinforces attachment to the hinge and is at the base of an elaborate cast thumbpiece.  The measure has no markings.  Measures were usually sold in related groups, often with distinctive markings assuring the user of an accurate measure.  This vessel may be termed a tankard, which is a lidded drinking vessel.