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Half Gill Measure
Half Gill Measure
Half Gill Measure
Half Gill Measure

Half Gill Measure

Associated
Object NameMeasure
Mediumpewter
ClassificationsMetrology
Dimensions6.4 x 3.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1941 by D W Milne.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001262
About MeThis measure belonged to an innkeeper called Alexander Shand of Fintray, Kinellar.

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.