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Rare 18th Century Pewter Gallon Measure
Baggott & Co.
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Rare 18th Century Pewter Gallon Measure

18th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure

Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure.

English, mid 18th century

25cm H, 19cm Diam., 26 cm W.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Pewter Gallon Measure to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127630
Dealers Internal Reference
BA15481
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure

Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure.

English, mid 18th century

25cm H, 19cm Diam., 26 cm W.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Pewter Gallon Measure to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127630
Dealers Internal Ref
BA15481
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands.
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Archive I A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands.

Rare 18th Century Pewter Gallon Measure

Archive II A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View II
Archive III A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View III
Archive IV A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View IV
Archive V A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View V
Archive VI A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View VI
Archive VII A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View VII
Archive VIII A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands. View VIII
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
Verified Since Feb 2019
Items For Sale 251
Items Sold 9
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Verified Since Feb 2019
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands.
Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure
Ref: SA1127630
A dark grey eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure featuring a baluster body, flared rim, curved handle, and subtle horizontal moulding bands.
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FAQs

Authentic period pewter measures typically feature official verification stamps or touchmarks stamped around the rim or collar, joining seams visible from hand soldering, a natural muted oxidisation layer, and subtle rim distortions accumulated from historical commercial use.

An antique pewter vessel functions well as a decorative focal point placed on a rustic dining sideboard, kitchen dresser, or fireplace mantelpiece. The muted metallic tone complements natural timber surfaces, stone hearths, and neutral interior colour palettes.

Maintain pewter vessels by dusting with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoiding aggressive metal polishes that strip the historical oxidised surface patina. Keep the piece away from extreme moisture or direct heat sources to prevent degradation of the metal finish.

Pewter measures were crafted using a malleable alloy primarily composed of tin combined with lead or copper to add hardness. The body sections were cast in multi-piece brass or iron moulds, assembled using heat solder, and finished on a lathe to create characteristic horizontal moulding lines.

An eighteenth-century pewter gallon measure is a standardized liquid vessel used historically in public houses, markets, and households to measure ale, wine, or spirits. These vessels frequently feature a baluster-shaped body with a single sturdy handle and explicit capacity proportions regulated by local or national standards.
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