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I wonder if you can enlighten me on the age history and value of this bar measure.My mother purchased it at a country auction in Blofield in 1976 and I have wondered about it for many years.On the bottom is written the name, Gaskell and Chambers Ltd Birmingham Made in England England and underscored with the letter M.
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I will attach a photo.
Cheers Rob
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Hello Robert,
Your little measure was not very old when purchased in 1976. Gaskell & Chambers continued making the smaller sizes of pewter measures of this form after the mid 20th Century.
Such measures are very common, and values are less than 5 pounds / 10 dollars.
Hope that helps.
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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Martin G Roberts
Expertise
Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk.
Experience
A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.
Publications
Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America
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