Baluster measure, lidded: double-volute thumbpiece; juncture of lid and thumbpiece fleur-de-lis shape; hollow cast handle, with bud terminal; impressed decorative circles on lid; slight foot.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1700 - 1799
Date made: r. 1700 - 1799
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Capacity: 1 gallon
Height
12-7/8 in
Diameter
5-3/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 12 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. (32.7 x 13.7 cm)
Dimension Description
Capacity: 1 gallon
Diameter
6 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Material
Pewter
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
VC.59.327 - Measure - Similar item
VC.59.329 - Measure - Similar item
VC.59.328 - Measure - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
On stylistic grounds, seems English rather than American.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Bar
