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Half pint measure
Josph Austen and Son (Irish (Cork), 1790 – 1820)
Irish (Cork)
1828–33
Object Place: Europe, Ireland
Medium/Technique
Metal; pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 12.3 x 7.6 cm (4 13/16 x 3 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Bessie Paine Bigelow
Accession Number24.185
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsPewter
DescriptionHalf pint capacity; tapered "haystack"-shaped body with flaring mouth; scroll handle;
Marks
Touchmark (Cotterell #153), marked Austen & Son, 94 North Main St., on bottom.
InscriptionsStamped on lip: T.K. / 1858
Provenance1924, bequest of Bessie Paine Bigelow through Prescott Bigelow to the MFA.