A rare mid-18th century pewter Jersey lidded measure, circa 1750
Of unusual 1? pint capacityThe body of typical plain form, having a long waisted neck and bulbous 'belly', a heart-shaped lid, twin-acorn thumbpiece, single flanged hinge, and strap-like handle, stamped 'GR' verification mark twice to rim, scratched capacity mark '1?' to both the lid and body, 20.7cm high
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Literature:Discussed and illustrated in an article by A. O. Henkemans, The Journal of the Pewter Society Autumn 1988, Vol. 6, No. 4., pp. 140-141Jersey measures, both lidded and unlidded, typically have six holding capacities, namely a pot; quart; pint; half-pint; noggin and half-noggin. So it would appear that a Jersey measure of 1? pint capacity is extremely rare. The height of this lot, however, initially gives the impression of a Jersey quart, which may account for 1? being twice scratched on the piece. It is also interesting to note that this 'unique' capacity must have been officially accepted as the verification 'GR' mark is present.