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Catalog Number CAS 0389-1178   CAS 0389-1178; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name L & Co. (?)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter; Brass
Description Flat-bottomed cylindrical brass measuring cup with pewter-plated (?) interior and wide, flat handle attached at rim and bent back upon itself to form a large hook; Brass plate soldered to front of cup is stamped "1/2 liter L&Co" series of individual stamped letters ("N P Q R S T V X Y B") and the number 15 are located on exterior rim; Four copper rivets fasten the base and sides together.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 9.2