Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Measure, Henry Fothergill 1819-45, Cornwall Verification.

Name: Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Measure, Henry Fothergill 1819-45, Cornwall Verification.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1025469
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antique Pewter

Description

Description:

A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Henry Fothergill of Bristol, who worked 1819-1845.

The measure has a straight sided body with a low fillet, standing on a raised flared foot, giving the measure extra height. The handle is of unusual form with a depressed thumb rest at the upper terminal.

The measure has a full set of makers hallmarks and label to the left of the handle, along with a 'Imperial' label. The inside base bears a clear makers mark.

Verification marks:

The measure has an excellent 'Cornwall County' shield verification, which is the County arms of a shield of 15 bezants. There is also a inspectors mark 'JP', which is either John Parkin of Lostwithiel or Josiah Phillips of Redruth.

Provenance:

Ex Michael Boorer collection. Bonhams Nov 2012 lot 153.

Ex Albert Bartram collection.

Published examples:

Published as ware number 3530 Pewter Society data base..

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: 6.250 in (16.00cm).

Base diameter: 5.000in (12.80cm).

Capacity: 1 quart.

Weight:

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: PS3469 - Henry Fothergill.

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP1741.

Shipping costs:

UK: £10.00

Europe: £25.00

USA/Canada: £35.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-237.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

12.8cm (5.04")

Depth

12.8cm (5.04")

Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1025469

Dealers Internal Reference

P-237

Dealers Notes

Please be aware that exports outside of the UK may incur local Tax and Duty, please check with your local Customs Office.

Please view our extensive collection of antique carpets & rugs at www.knightsantiques.co.uk.

If you would like to receive further details of new stock as it arrives then please send your email address to: simon@knightsantiques.co.uk and ask to be added to the new arrivals list.

Description

Description:

A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Henry Fothergill of Bristol, who worked 1819-1845.

“

The measure has a straight sided body with a low fillet, standing on a raised flared foot, giving the measure extra height.

Antique Pewter

The handle is of unusual form with a depressed thumb rest at the upper terminal.

fig 1. ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER 1 QUART MEASURE, HENRY FOTHERGILL 1819-45, CORNWALL VERIFICATION. — fig 1. Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Measure, Henry Fothergill 1819-45, Cornwall Verification.

The measure has a full set of makers hallmarks and label to the left of the handle, along with a 'Imperial' label. The inside base bears a clear makers mark.

Verification marks:

The measure has an excellent 'Cornwall County' shield verification, which is the County arms of a shield of 15 bezants. There is also a inspectors mark 'JP', which is either John Parkin of Lostwithiel or Josiah Phillips of Redruth.