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Colonial America: c. 1750-1800, Two Spirit Measures and a Keg Tap, Lot of 3, Very Fine.

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Colonial America: c. 1750-1800, Two Spirit Measures and a Keg Tap, Lot of 3, Very Fine.
c. 1750-1800, Two Spirit Measures and a Keg Tap, Lot of 3, Very Fine. Spirit measures, 2.75" high silvered sheet copper, and 1.5" high pewter, and 4.5" long copper or brass barrel tap. Spirit measures, which resembled tiny tankards, were simply used to dole out the appropriate amount of liquor or a specific drink as required. The silvered sheet copper measure could be either American or British, and has a hollow base (some denting as would be expected) filled with some composition to give it weight, and a ribbed strap handle. The second measure must have been used to dispense something precious--because of its petite size. The barrel tap, now frozen in the "open" position, has a thick green patina, which leads one to assume it has been recovered from the ground. (3 pieces)