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

Half Pint Measure

Date1758-1780

Maker William Fasson

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 5 1/8"; Diam (base): 2 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-797

DescriptionBaluster type measure with double-volute thumbpiece with large fleur-de-lis attachment in front to cover; flat circular cover with incised circles near edge and in center hinged to upper part of handle; baluster-shaped body with gallaried rim and plain flared base; conventional S-scroll strap handle of narrow D-shaped section with bud terminal attached at rim and with strut and lozenge-shaped attachement 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).
ProvenanceVendodr: Dr. Percy E. Raymond, Lexington, Massachusetts.