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Half Mutchkin Measure
Half Mutchkin Measure
Half Mutchkin Measure
Half Mutchkin Measure

Half Mutchkin Measure

Associated
Object NameMeasure
Mediumpewter
ClassificationsMetrology
Dimensions9.6 x 6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1941 by D W Milne.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001256
About MeThis measure belonged to an innkeeper called Alexander Shand of Fintray, Kinellar.

A Mutchkin was a Scottish measure of liquid capacity, standardised in 1661. It was equal to four Gills or 0.212 litres today. English measures were imposed in Scotland in 1824.