Two Antique American Copper Measures

Mid-19th century, likely New England, approximately in gallon and 1/2 gallon sizes, dovetailed construction, tapering cylindrical body with riveted scroll handle, flared upper rim and molded base rim, unmarked.

Taller 10 1/4 in.; shorter 8 1/8 in.

From the Collection of Quincy and Betty Scarborough, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Some scattered denting and verdigris commensurate with age and use; underside rims with some rust spotting and edge losses.