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Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Gill Measure
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Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Gill Measure

19th century
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A scarce Early 19th Century Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Measure of baluster form, with everted rim and of Gill { Quarter Pint } capacity. Rarely found in today's marketplace, similar English examples of the 1750 - 1800 period are illustrated by Cotterell, { Old Pewter, It's Makers and Marks : Plate XLVII (b) }, whilst Irish examples, though handle-less, from the Young Collection, are there illustrated in Plate L {a}. This measure bears no Excise Stamps, but is marked on the underside, DUBLIN, { now very rubbed }, together with the Clairseach or Irish Harp.

Height ~ 8.90 cm. / 3.50 inches ~ Width ~ 5.70 cm. / 2.25 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 7.60 cm. / 3.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1830

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Pewter Gill Measure to the 19th Century.

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A scarce Early 19th Century Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Measure of baluster form, with everted rim and of Gill { Quarter Pint } capacity. Rarely found in today's marketplace, similar English examples of the 1750 - 1800 period are illustrated by Cotterell, { Old Pewter, It's Makers and Marks : Plate XLVII (b) }, whilst Irish examples, though handle-less, from the Young Collection, are there illustrated in Plate L {a}.
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This measure bears no Excise Stamps, but is marked on the underside, DUBLIN, { now very rubbed }, together with the Clairseach or Irish Harp.
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fig 1. An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish.
fig 1. Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Gill Measure

Height ~ 8.90 cm. / 3.50 inches ~ Width ~ 5.70 cm. / 2.25 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 7.60 cm. / 3.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1830

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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
9cm (3.54")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Pewter Gill Measure to the 19th Century.

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Archive I An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish.

Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Gill Measure

Archive II An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish. View III
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Archive V An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish. View V
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An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish.
Antique Irish Georgian Pewter Gill Measure
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An antique Georgian pewter gill measure featuring a flared rim, incised girdle lines, and a cast curved handle with a dark grey patinated finish.
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A pewter gill measure is a small metal vessel traditionally used in public houses and shops across Britain and Ireland to measure out standardized portions of liquid, particularly spirits such as whiskey or gin. The volume corresponds to a quarter of a pint, or one gill.

Georgian pewter vessels were cast from an alloy predominantly composed of tin, combined with copper, lead, or antimony to increase durability. The handles and body sections were cast separately in iron or brass moulds and subsequently soldered together.

Authentic Georgian pieces often feature verification marks stamped into the rim or body, identifying the region or monarchs reign. Look for soft wear to the base rim, visible solder joins where the handle meets the body, and natural dark oxidisation rather than modern uniform plating.

Pewter measures work effectively as accent objects on open shelving, sideboards, or within glass display cabinets. Grouping measures of varying sizes creates a curated visual hierarchy that complements both contemporary minimal and traditional decor schemes.

Pewter should be dusted gently with a soft cloth and washed in lukewarm soapy water if necessary. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that strip the historic patina, and store the item in a stable environment free from high humidity.
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