C1999-114: 1933-230 right; 1933-231 middle; 1969-34 left.

Half-Gallon Measure

Date1750-1780

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 10 3/4"; Diam (base): 5 1/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1933-230

DescriptionMeasure Pewter; baluster type (bud thumbpiece); flat circular cover with paired incised circles at edge and in center on face; bud thumbpiece withtriangular extention in front soldered to face of cover; cover hiinged to handle; baluster-shaped body with galleried rim and flared base with paired incised lines around center of rim, center of body, and lower section of bady; S-scroll strap handle of narrow D-shaped section attached at rim and with strut to lower section of body. "Y" in block letter stamped on face of cover and "CM" in block letters stamped on face of rim to right of handle (unidentified)
Label TextThis English measure is one of many that bear verification marks for American colonies and the towns within them. In this instance, "CM" likely stands for colony or commonwealth of Massachusetts and "Y" is possibly for the town of Yarmouth.
MarkingsProbable American verification marks "CM" for colony or commonwealth of Massachusetts and "Y" possibly for the town of Yarmouth stamped on face of body below rim to right of handle. Larger "Y" also possibly for the town of Yarmouth stamped on upper face of cover opposite handle.

ProvenanceVendor: Mrs. Miles White, Jr., Baltimore, Maryland.

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