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One of three glass spirit bottles

Made:
1700-1799 in Scotland
One of three glass spirit bottles, 18th century

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One of three glass spirit bottles, 18th century
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One of three glass spirit bottles, 18th century, for Scottish Gill (of 3.75 fl.ozs). Capacities - 2 correct, 1 in excess by 1 fl.dr.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1939-2/3
Materials:
glass and complete
type:
scottish capacity measure (gill)
credit:
Mrs H.R. Marshall

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