Antique English Pewter Brass Rim Quart Measure by George Grimes, 1855 - 1887.

Name: Antique English Pewter Brass Rim Quart Measure by George Grimes, 1855 - 1887.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA773715
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antique Pewter

Description

Description:

A brass rim measure of 1 quart Imperial capacity, the measure has a cylindrical body with ovolo banding just above the lower handle terminal. The measure has verification marks stamped either side of the handle. There is an unreadable name inscribed to the front. The inside of the base is clearly marked with the mark of George Grimes of London. Brass rim measures are considered to have been used to measure shell fish and dry produce.

Verification marks:

Cr VR 353 Kent.

Cr VR 28 Middlesex / London.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Height to top rim: 6.00 in (15.20cm).

Base diameter: 4.875in (12.5cm).

Capacity: 40.00floz, 1 quart Imperial.

Weight: 991 grams.

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: - PS4142.

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP2025.

Shipping costs:

UK: £10.00

Europe: £20.00

USA/Canada: £30.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-087.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15.2cm (5.98")

Width

12.5cm (4.92")

Depth

12.5cm (4.92")

Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA773715

Dealers Internal Reference

P-087

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Description

Description:

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A brass rim measure of 1 quart Imperial capacity, the measure has a cylindrical body with ovolo banding just above the lower handle terminal.

Antique Pewter

The measure has verification marks stamped either side of the handle. There is an unreadable name inscribed to the front. The inside of the base is clearly marked with the mark of George Grimes of London. Brass rim measures are considered to have been used to measure shell fish and dry produce.