C2002-24: clockwise from 11 o'clock: 1950-302; 1950-36; 1957-51; 1950-797; 1956-441; 1950-798; ...

Gill Measure

Date1758-1780

Maker William Fasson

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 3 31/32"; Diam (base): 2 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-798

DescriptionBaluster-type measure; double-volute thumbpiece with a fleur-de-lis on a lozenge in front attached to cover; flat circular cover with two incised circles on face hinged to upper part of handle; handle hinged to upper part of handle; baluster-shaped body with galleried rim and flared base; conventional S-scroll strap handle of narrow D-shaped section with bud terminal attached at rim with strut and lozenge to lower section of body.
InscribedNone
MarkingsTouch mark "WF" within a rectangle on face of body below rim to right of handle (Peal MPM 1639).
ProvenanceVendor: Dr. Percy E. Raymond, Lexington, Massachusetts.