English Irish Haystack Pewter Measure

Antique Victorian Pewter measure stamped with "England" Pewter measures were hugely important in Irish culture. They were used in pubs to measure drink and their accuracy was of concern to the publican and the drinker alike. Nobody likes a short pint. The name ‘haystack’ came from their distinctive form — a straight-sided cylindrical base below a conical top that resembled the way hay was stacked on Irish farms until the invention of the baler. 3-5/8" Tall x 2-1/2" Diameter Net weight 5.80 oz