antique english pewter 1 quart measure henry fothergill 181945 cornwall verification

Description

Description:
A good straight sided 1 quart measure by Henry Fothergill of Bristol, who worked 1819-1845.
The measure has a straight sided body with a low fillet, standing on a raised flared foot, giving the measure extra height. The handle is of unusual form with a depressed thumb rest at the upper terminal.
The measure has a full set of makers hallmarks and label to the left of the handle, along with a 'Imperial' label. The inside base bears a clear makers mark.
Verification marks:
The measure has an excellent 'Cornwall County' shield verification, which is the County arms of a shield of 15 bezants. There is also a inspectors mark 'JP', which is either John Parkin of Lostwithiel or Josiah Phillips of Redruth.
Provenance:
Ex Michael Boorer collection. Bonhams Nov 2012 lot 153.
Ex Albert Bartram collection.
Published examples:
Published as ware number 3530 Pewter Society data base..
Condition:
Excellent condition with a lightly polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.
Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.
Size:
Height to rim: 6.250 in (16.00cm).
Base diameter: 5.000in (12.80cm).
Capacity: 1 quart.
Weight:
Pewterer's reference number:
Pewter Society: PS3469 - Henry Fothergill.
Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP1741.
Shipping costs:
UK: �10.00
Europe: �25.00
USA/Canada: �35.00
Other countries: Please ask.
Stock number: P-237.
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Internal Ref: P-237