Pewter 'Half Mutchkin' measure tankard
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8511
- Date
- 1730 to 1750
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Deacon of Edinburgh
- Object number
- 3.8511
- Date
- 1730 to 1750
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Deacon of Edinburgh
Description
Pewter, 'Half Mutchkin', measure. Bulbous body on circular foot with curved handle and thumbplate on circular lid.
From the Globe Tavern, Dumfries. Scots, Circa 1750. Autographed by Robert Burns on the base.
Bears a stamp Y/122 which is a stamp for standardisation and checked later in Victoria's reign as equivalent to 1/2 Pint.
The half mutchin pewter measure is a small tankard with lid (circa 1750) is said to have been used by the Poet in the Globe Tavern, Dumfries. Made by Deacon of Edinburgh. One mutchkin was equal to 4 gills.
The half mutchin pewter measure is a small tankard with lid (circa 1750) is said to have been used by the Poet in the Globe Tavern, Dumfries. Made by Deacon of Edinburgh. One mutchkin was equal to 4 gills.
Object information
Acquisition
1971
Category
Material
Measurements
- Depth: 7.5(cm)
- Height: 13.5(cm)
- Width: 11(cm)
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