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Gill Measure
Gill Measure
Gill Measure
Gill Measure

Gill Measure

Associated
Object NameMeasure
Mediumpewter
ClassificationsMetrology
Dimensions8.7 x 5.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1941 by D W Milne.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001259
About MeThis Gill measure at one time belonged to an innkeeper called Alexander Shand of Fintray, Kinellar. His initials (A.S.) are stamped on the top of the handle.

A Gill was a Scottish measure of liquid capacity, standardised in 1661. It was the smallest measure for liquids and equal to 0.53 litres today. English measures were imposed in Scotland in 1824.