It's a George IV (1826) pewter quarter pint (1 gill) spirit measure with a charming brass collared neck. The date and proof marks were applied when its accuracy was officially tested and approved. For those younger members of your readership I should perhaps add that one gill measures 142.065 millilitres in European fluid measure. (Er... I think.) Welcome back to bloggerdom Mike, we've been seriously deprived of quality viewing for too long.
Looking good Mr H!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any greenfinches for some time. However, we are inundated with goldfinches this year!
ReplyDeleteIt's a George IV (1826) pewter quarter pint (1 gill) spirit measure with a charming brass collared neck. The date and proof marks were applied when its accuracy was officially tested and approved. For those younger members of your readership I should perhaps add that one gill measures 142.065 millilitres in European fluid measure. (Er... I think.)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to bloggerdom Mike, we've been seriously deprived of quality viewing for too long.
All pleasing to the eye.
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