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Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates
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Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates

19th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Applecross Antiques
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A good Set of Three Graduated Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Pewter Measures of baluster form by James Yates of Birmingham {c. 1800 – 1840 ~ Cotterell O.P. 5338 }. Comprising Half Pint, Pint and Quart measures, all bearing the Maker's mark together with capacity marks and a variety of Weights and Measures Inspection Stamps ~

The Half Pint stamped JAMES YATES 1/2 PINT together with an engraved 1/2 Pint plus Excise Inspector’s Stamp. The foot now a little mis-shapen adding rather to it’s period charm ~

Height ~ 9.50 cm. / 3.75 inches ~ Width ~ 7.60 cm. / 3.00 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

The Pint stamped JAMES YATES 1 PINT, together with an engraved 1 Pint plus Excise Inspector’s Stamp

Height ~ 12.10 cm. / 4.75 inches ~ Width ~ 9.25 cm. / 3.65 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 14.00 cm. / 5.50 inches : Year ~ Circa 1820

The Quart stamped JAMES YATES QUART, together with two Victorian Weights and Measures Inspection Stamps ~

Height ~ 16.00 cm. / 6.29 inches ~ Width ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 17.00 cm. / 6.69 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Antique Pewter Baluster Measure to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086034
Dealers Internal Reference
SO3JYPBM-125
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A good Set of Three Graduated Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Pewter Measures of baluster form by James Yates of Birmingham {c. 1800 – 1840 ~ Cotterell O.P. 5338 }.
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Comprising Half Pint, Pint and Quart measures, all bearing the Maker's mark together with capacity marks and a variety of Weights and Measures Inspection Stamps ~.
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fig 1. A graduated set of three dark grey antique pewter baluster measures with scroll handles and flared rims standing on a white cloth.
fig 1. Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates

The Half Pint stamped JAMES YATES 1/2 PINT together with an engraved 1/2 Pint plus Excise Inspector’s Stamp. The foot now a little mis-shapen adding rather to it’s period charm ~

Height ~ 9.50 cm. / 3.75 inches ~ Width ~ 7.60 cm. / 3.00 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

fig 2. A graduated set of three dark grey antique pewter baluster measures with scroll handles and flared rims standing on a white cloth.
fig 2. Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates

The Pint stamped JAMES YATES 1 PINT, together with an engraved 1 Pint plus Excise Inspector’s Stamp

Height ~ 12.10 cm. / 4.75 inches ~ Width ~ 9.25 cm. / 3.65 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 14.00 cm. / 5.50 inches : Year ~ Circa 1820

fig 3. A graduated set of three dark grey antique pewter baluster measures with scroll handles and flared rims standing on a white cloth.
fig 3. Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates

The Quart stamped JAMES YATES QUART, together with two Victorian Weights and Measures Inspection Stamps ~

Height ~ 16.00 cm. / 6.29 inches ~ Width ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 17.00 cm. / 6.69 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

fig 4. A graduated set of three dark grey antique pewter baluster measures with scroll handles and flared rims standing on a white cloth.
fig 4. Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates

PACKING, LOSS IN TRANSIT INSURANCE AND EXPRESS SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM VIA A ROYAL MAIL TRACKED SERVICE :- WITHIN U.K. ~ FREE OF CHARGE ~ WITHIN E.U. ~ £35.00 GBP ~ REST OF THE WORLD ~ £45.00 GBP

PLEASE ADD THE ABOVE SHIPPING FEE TO YOUR ORDER WHERE APPROPRIATE ~ THANK YOU

fig 5. A graduated set of three dark grey antique pewter baluster measures with scroll handles and flared rims standing on a white cloth.
fig 5. Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Antique Pewter Baluster Measure to the 19th Century.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086034
Dealers Internal Ref
SO3JYPBM-125
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A graduated set of three dark grey antique pewter baluster measures with scroll handles and flared rims standing on a white cloth.
Set of 3 Antique English Georgian Pewter Baluster Measures ~ James Yates
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  • ObjectTankards & Measures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBaluster body, Scroll handle, Flared rim, Stepped foot
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

A baluster measure is a traditional English liquid capacity measure characterised by its bulbous, vase-like lower body, flared rim, and scroll handle, commonly used in taverns and public houses during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Georgian pewter is typically an alloy primarily composed of tin, alloyed with varying amounts of lead, copper, or antimony, produced by pouring molten metal into split brass or iron moulds and finished on a lathe.

Authentic pieces often feature maker touchmarks or touchplates stamped into the metal, verification or excise inspection stamps along the rim, and expected surface wear such as oxidation, scratches, and slight dents consistent with age.

Antique pewter objects can be displayed in collections on open shelving, used as rustic vessels for dried botanicals, or styled on mantelpieces and sideboards to introduce dark metallic contrast and historical depth.

Antique pewter should be cleaned minimally using only warm water and mild soap if necessary, thoroughly dried, and kept unpolished to preserve the natural darker patina and historic surface finish.
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