Dublin Core
Title
Measure Pot
Identifier
ABDUA:18098
Description
Pewter measure pot, or 'tappit hen', lidless. Inscribed '1/2 GALLn' (Half Gallon) - this is two Scottish pints, the equivalent of six English pints. Was used to fetch the communion wine from the tavern to the Kirk at Clola, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire during the 18th century.
Inscription: body: 1/2 GALLn
Inscription: body: 1/2 GALLn
Source
Field Collector: Yates,John Mr ?
Field Collection Date: 1951 (pre)
Field Collection Date: 1951 (pre)
Date
Early: 1700 Late: 1800
Format
metal pewter, H: 274 mm Dia: 128 mm
Type
Physical Object
Coverage
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Clola Old Deer Aberdeenshire
Provenance
Acquisition Source: Yates, John Mr