Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Measure, Thomas & Townsend Compton, 1802-1814. 'Gilcomston Brewery', Aberdeen.

Name: Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Measure, Thomas & Townsend Compton, 1802-1814. 'Gilcomston Brewery', Aberdeen.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1025146
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antique Pewter

Description

Description:

A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Thomas & Townsend Compton of London, who worked 1802-1814.

The measure has a plain straight sided body with a large curve handle with thumb rest, attached to the body with a large escutcheon. There is a WR Crown verification to the left of the handle and a clear makers mark inside the base.

The front of the measure is engraved in large script, 'Gilcomston Brewery 12'. Gilcomston Brewery was in Aberdeen Scotland.

Provenance:

Ex Albert Bartram collection.

Published examples:

None known.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a lightly polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Height to rim: 5.875 in (15.00cm).

Base diameter: 4.875in (12.40cm).

Capacity: 1 quart.

Weight:

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: PS1868 - Thomas & Townsend Compton

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP1064.

Shipping costs:

UK: £10.00

Europe: £25.00

USA/Canada: £35.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-233.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1025146

Dealers Internal Reference

P-233

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Description

Description:

A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Thomas & Townsend Compton of London, who worked 1802-1814.

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The measure has a plain straight sided body with a large curve handle with thumb rest, attached to the body with a large escutcheon.

Antique Pewter

There is a WR Crown verification to the left of the handle and a clear makers mark inside the base.