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Antique Jersey Pewter Lidless Measure of 'Noggin' Capacity, Circa 1800
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Antique Jersey Pewter Lidless Measure of 'Noggin' Capacity, Circa 1800

19th century
For Sale by Antique Pewter
Description

A fine antique Jersey pewter lidless measure of 'noggin capacity.

The handle is of 'type b' style.

The measure is in excellent condition with a lightly polished silver grey finish.

There are no makers marks or verification marks.

Circa 1800.

Size:

Height: 3.75in (9.5cm).

Base diameter: 2.25in (5.50cm).

Capacity: about 4.40 floz.

Provenance:

Carl Ricketts collection.

Shipping costs:

UK: £12.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-070.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Noggin Measure to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145465
Dealers Internal Reference
P-070
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Description
A fine antique Jersey pewter lidless measure of 'noggin capacity.

The handle is of 'type b' style.

The measure is in excellent condition with a lightly polished silver grey finish.

There are no makers marks or verification marks.

fig 1. An antique dark grey pewter lidless baluster measure featuring a curved handle and flared rim.
fig 1. Antique Jersey Pewter Lidless Measure of 'Noggin' Capacity, Circa 1800

Circa 1800.

Size:

Height: 3.75in (9.5cm).

Base diameter: 2.25in (5.50cm).

Capacity: about 4.40 floz.

Provenance:

Carl Ricketts collection.

Shipping costs:

UK: £12.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-070.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Noggin Measure to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145465
Dealers Internal Ref
P-070
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique dark grey pewter lidless baluster measure featuring a curved handle and flared rim.

Antique Jersey Pewter Lidless Measure of 'Noggin' Capacity, Circa 1800

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c/o Cotswold Oriental Rugs
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2011
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An antique dark grey pewter lidless baluster measure featuring a curved handle and flared rim.
ANTIQUE JERSEY PEWTER LIDLESS MEASURE OF 'NOGGIN' CAPACITY, CIRCA 1800
Ref: SA1145465
An antique dark grey pewter lidless baluster measure featuring a curved handle and flared rim.
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  • ObjectPewter Measures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourPewter Grey
  • MotifsBaluster body, Curved handle, Flared lip, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian antique Jersey pewter lidless measure of 'noggin capacity dates from circa 1800. The piece displays a baluster body, a curved type b handle, a flared lip, and a pedestal base, rendered in a pewter grey colour with a lightly polished silver grey finish and no maker or verification marks. The surface exhibits visible pitting, surface scuffs, and dark oxidation patches, indicating genuine historical wear. Measuring 9.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep, the measure stands at a modest scale suited for display within a collection or interior scheme. In a contemporary home, this small vessel finds a functional home upon a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or enclosed cabinet displaying rustic farmhouse objects and kitchenalia. The heavy metal construction allows for secure placement amongst books or decorative accessories. Collectors of historical tavern items or early domestic utensils can integrate the measure easily into an existing cabinet display or tabletop arrangement to highlight authentic Georgian metalwork within a living space or study.

A Jersey pewter noggin measure is a traditional liquid container produced in the Channel Islands, historically calibrated to hold a specific sub-unit of a pint known as a noggin, commonly used for spirits.

Georgian pewter measures were cast using an alloy primarily composed of tin combined with copper, lead, or antimony. Molten metal was poured into brass or iron moulds before hand-finishing, soldering handles, and turning on a lathe.

Authenticity is verified through maker touchmarks, verification marks stamped on the rim or neck, characteristic heavy weight, seamless construction lines, and natural age-related surface oxidisation.

Pewter measures can be arranged in groupings on open kitchen shelving, styled within a dark bookcase, or placed as decorative accents on a fireplace mantelpiece to add historical texture.

Pewter should be dusted gently with a soft cloth and washed in warm water with mild soap if necessary. Abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners should be avoided to preserve the natural historical patina.
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