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Set of 4 Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures
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Set of 4 Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures

19th century
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A fine and scarce graduated set of four Mid 19th Century Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures, so called because of their distinctive shape. Items increasingly difficult to source in today's marketplace, this set comprising Gill, Half Pint, Pint and Quart. No Maker's Marks, but the underside of each clearly stamped, { albeit now somewhat rubbed }, with the cláirseach or Irish Harp above an X and DUBLIN, this latter within a scroll cartouche.

Sizes:-

Gill~ Height ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.93 inches ~ Width ~ 6.50 cm. / 2.55 inches ~ Depth ~ 8.00 cm. / 3.14 inches

Half Pint ~ Height ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Width ~ 8.00 cm. / 3.14 inches ~ Depth ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.93 inches

Pint ~ Height ~ 15.00 cm. / 5.90 inches ~ Width ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.93 inches ~ Depth ~ 12.50 cm. / 4.92 inches

Quart ~ Height ~ 18.50 cm. / 7.28 inches ~ Width ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Depth ~ 15.50 cm. / 6.10 inches

Year ~ Circa 1865

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Antiques4EU has dated these Irish Pewter Haystack Measures to the 19th Century.

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SA1218571
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SO4AIPHM-125
Description
A fine and scarce graduated set of four Mid 19th Century Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures, so called because of their distinctive shape.
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Items increasingly difficult to source in today's marketplace, this set comprising Gill, Half Pint, Pint and Quart.
Antiques4EU

No Maker's Marks, but the underside of each clearly stamped, { albeit now somewhat rubbed }, with the cláirseach or Irish Harp above an X and DUBLIN, this latter within a scroll cartouche.

fig 1. A set of four dark grey antique pewter haystack measures of graduating sizes with flared necks and curved handles.
fig 1. Set of 4 Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures

Sizes:-

Gill~ Height ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.93 inches ~ Width ~ 6.50 cm. / 2.55 inches ~ Depth ~ 8.00 cm. / 3.14 inches

Half Pint ~ Height ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Width ~ 8.00 cm. / 3.14 inches ~ Depth ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.93 inches

fig 2. A set of four dark grey antique pewter haystack measures of graduating sizes with flared necks and curved handles.
fig 2. Set of 4 Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures

Pint ~ Height ~ 15.00 cm. / 5.90 inches ~ Width ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.93 inches ~ Depth ~ 12.50 cm. / 4.92 inches

Quart ~ Height ~ 18.50 cm. / 7.28 inches ~ Width ~ 12.00 cm. / 4.72 inches ~ Depth ~ 15.50 cm. / 6.10 inches

fig 3. A set of four dark grey antique pewter haystack measures of graduating sizes with flared necks and curved handles.
fig 3. Set of 4 Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures

Year ~ Circa 1865

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

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these Irish Pewter Haystack Measures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218571
Dealers Internal Ref
SO4AIPHM-125
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A set of four dark grey antique pewter haystack measures of graduating sizes with flared necks and curved handles.
Set of 4 Antique Irish Victorian Pewter "Haystack" Measures
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Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth to preserve the historical dark oxidisation layer. Avoid aggressive metal polishes, abrasive pads, or acidic cleaners, as these remove the natural surface patina and diminish the historic value of the metal.

Group graduated sets together on a dining room sideboard, open kitchen shelving, or a fireplace mantelpiece to create visual contrast against lighter backdrops. Their understated metallic texture complements rustic wooden furniture, industrial surfaces, and traditional dark wood cabinetry.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit capacity verification marks stamped near the rim or collar, indicating official inspection. Other key identifiers include cast construction seams, hand-turned base finishing marks, and a characteristic dark grey patina resulting from natural surface oxidisation over time.

Victorian pewter measures were cast using heavy brass or bronze moulds, often in multiple sections that were subsequently soldered together. The metal alloy consisted primarily of tin combined with lead, antimony, or copper to enhance durability and structural rigidity.

An Irish haystack measure is a traditional pewter liquid container featuring a bulbous conical body resembling a hayrick, a narrow waist, and a flared collar. Originating in Ireland during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these vessels were primarily used in taverns, spirit shops, and households to measure and serve liquids like whiskey and ale.
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