Three Measuring Cups

late 19th century

Three measuring cups (English, late 19th century) by James Yates (English, active 1837-1891). The pewter cups are graduated in size, with pear shaped bodies, a strap side handle, and horizontal molded bands. The size of the measuring cup is inscribed around the rim of the cup, the smallest (.1) is marked "1/2 Gill", the middle cup (.2) is marked "Gill", and the largest (.3) is marked "1/2 Pint" and is also impressed with the makers name "James Yates."

English, Birmingham

pewter

.1: 2 5/8" x 2 7/8" x 1 7/8"

.2: 3" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

.3: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 3 7/8"

Gift of Mrs. E.M. Armstrong, 1955.

PSNC.2250.1 - .3