Rare English 18th century pewter gallon measure

A pair of 18th century cast bronze heraldic crests, in the form of a lion passant, facing dexter, standing on a torse. The patination, condition, detail and quality all suggest the l...

19th century miniature wheelbarrow Finely constructed antique book barrow or wheelbarrow for the display and carriage of books within a library. The spoked wheel and body, all with...

A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist to a plain foot. To the underside are fine ring turnings as seen on bronze mortars. ...

19th century French split plate giltwood mirror Gilded mirror frame with bold moulding and original water gilding, heavy original mercury glass split mirror, with some age foxing to ...

19th century copper pitcher/measure. Nicely sized vessel with pleasing silhouette. Stamped on the front "2 GALLONS."

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is self explanatory. Such marks became a legal requirement in 1836 in England. The presence of such a mark does not mean the item is post-18...

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher is an elaborately decorated example of fine craftsmanship in everyday items, using techniques that were passed down fr...