The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025

Lot 348

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE QUARTER MUTCHKIN POT-BELLY MEASURE

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1008

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Description

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE QUARTER MUTCHKIN POT-BELLY MEASURE

SCOTTISH, C.1710

of the early type with a distinct ‘step’ between the lower body and foot, four incised lines around the body, the edge of the foot rim finished with an incised line, fine turning lines show inside the lid and under the base, a 5-lug hinge and 'plouk' soldered inside the neck indicating the point to which the capacity of 3.75 fl oz is measured

11.5cm high

Provenance

The Carl Ricketts Collection of Pewter.