Antique pewter

The antique pewter barroom measuring cup in the style of a baluster tankard has imprinted twice on the rim "Half Gill." The gill or teacup is a unit of measurement for volume equal to a quarter of a pint. It is no longer in common use, except in regard to the volume of alcoholic spirits measures. This tankard has a lovely baluster pear shaped body on a flared skirt base and fairly deep top rim. The body has two double scribed circles as well as at the base of the cup. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING…

A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa 1779-1806. Struck with makers (upside down) pseudo hallmarks, left of the handle and later with capacity and verification marks engraved with owners monogram in fine condition. The tankard measures 6 5/8" inches high x 4 9/16" inches in diameter. Townsend & Compton of London made substantial portion of the their business exporting their wares to America.

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Los productos químicos utilizados a diario, como el jabón, pueden dañar el enchapado de la joyería, causando su deterioro o decoloración. Restaurarla puede ser tan fácil como pulirla con un paño suave.

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A quick peek at the slowly growing antique pewter collection... I found the really early dark plate (top shelf, on the left) at a little antique shop in Nags Head on the Outer Banks, NC on our vacation this summer. (Nebraska to Ohio to North Carolina by car... we get around!) It's the first piece of nice old pewter that I've actually bought in person, instead of online, so it was a fun souvenir from the trip. My souvenirs are always antiques... Hubby bought 3 T-shirts. These little English…

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Textured metallic bowl pours sunny light over a dining table or any home setting with design-statement drama. Crafted of aluminum, the single-bulb pendant light has a antique pewter exterior with a hammered surface details. Inside, the lamp glows with an antique gold finish. At its best with a vintage filament light bulb not included.Need advice on how to hang lighting? We've got some great tips. • Aluminum with gold and antique pewter finishes • 78" black cord with tensile wire • 6"-dia…

A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is self explanatory. Such marks became a legal requirement in 1836 in England. The presence of such a mark does not mean the item is post-1836 as vessels made before then which remained in use after 1836 were often marked retrospectively. Equally, the absence of any capacity mark does not mean the vessel must be pre-1836 as not everyone adhered to the law. A verification mark signifies that the measure has been inspected by an official Weights…