Description: A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Thomas & Townsend Compton of London, who worked 1802-1814. The measure has a plain straight sided body with a large curve handle with thumb rest, attached to the body with a large escutcheon. There is a WR Crown verification to the left of the handle and a clear makers mark inside the base. The front of the measure is engraved in large script, 'Gilcomston Brewery 12'. Gilcomston Brewery was in Aberdeen Scotland. Provenance: Ex Albert Bartram collection. Published examples: None known. Condition: Excellent condition with a lightly polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide. Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect. Size: Height to rim: 5.875 in (15.00cm). Base diameter: 4.875in (12.40cm). Capacity: 1 quart. Weight: Pewterer's reference number: Pewter Society: PS1868 - Thomas & Townsend Compton Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP1064. Shipping costs: UK: £10.00 Europe: £25.00 USA/Canada: £35.00 Other countries: Please ask. Stock number: P-233. Please be aware that exports outside of the UK may incur local Tax and Duty, please check with your local Customs Office. Please view our extensive collection of antique carpets & rugs at www.knightsantiques.co.uk. If you would like to receive further details of new stock as it arrives then please send your email address to: simon@knightsantiques.co.uk and ask to be added to the new arrivals list. Internal Ref: P-233
Dimensions
Height = 15 cm (6")
Width = 12 cm (5")
Depth = 12 cm (5")
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER 1 QUART MEASURE, THOMAS & TOWNSEND COMPTON, 1802-1814. 'GILCOMSTON BREWERY', ABERDEEN.
Price
£150
| $198 USD | €179 EUR
Item Ref
P-233
Description
Description: A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Thomas & Townsend Compton of London, who worked 1802-1814. The measure has a plain straight sided body with a large curve handle with thumb rest, attached to the body with a large escutcheon. There is a WR Crown verification to the left of the handle and a clear makers mark inside the base. The front of the measure is engraved in large script, 'Gilcomston Brewery 12'. Gilcomston Brewery was in Aberdeen Scotland. Provenance: Ex Albert Bartram collection. Published examples: None known. Condition: Excellent condition with a lightly polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide. Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect. Size: Height to rim: 5.875 in (15.00cm). Base diameter: 4.875in (12.40cm). Capacity: 1 quart. Weight: Pewterer's reference number: Pewter Society: PS1868 - Thomas & Townsend Compton Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP1064. Shipping costs: UK: £10.00 Europe: £25.00 USA/Canada: £35.00 Other countries: Please ask. Stock number: P-233. Please be aware that exports outside of the UK may incur local Tax and Duty, please check with your local Customs Office. Please view our extensive collection of antique carpets & rugs at www.knightsantiques.co.uk. If you would like to receive further details of new stock as it arrives then please send your email address to: simon@knightsantiques.co.uk and ask to be added to the new arrivals list. Internal Ref: P-233
Dimensions
Height = 15 cm (6")
Width = 12 cm (5")
Depth = 12 cm (5")