The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025

Lot 347

A VERY RARE PEWTER WINE GILL CONICAL MEASURE

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £227

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Description

A VERY RARE PEWTER WINE GILL CONICAL MEASURE

BRISTOL, 1770-93

James Curtis, Bristol, mark under the base, no verification or capacity marks as to be expected on a rare and early measure

4.2 fl oz (an OEWS gill), 7.6cm high

Provenance

The Carl Ricketts Collection of Pewter.

Formerly Ceridmen MacKellar, South Africa, Collection.