Set 7 Copper Rum Measure Cups. Royal Navy Half Gallon, Pint, Gill Mugs

This set of 7 copper rum measures which were used as a Royal Naval rum cups in the mid 20th century have large side handles that are attached to their bodies with rivets and have tinned interiors. 5 of these copper mugs are marked to the outer with the King George cipher, 1 with the Queen Elizabeth II ciphers and numbers 51. 52. 53 and 56. This set consists of 1/2 gallon, Quart, Pint, 1/2 Pint, 1 1/2 Gill, Gill and 1/2 Gill. The largest of these (1/2 gallon) would have been used as a large rum measure to fill and share out between the crew. Today, these are very collectible and would be ideal as an interior design piece. Material: Copper. Date: Mid 20th century. Marked to base: 1/2 Gill - 53177 Gill - 53176 1 1/2 Gill - 53175 1/2 Pint - 53173 Pint - 53172 Quart - 53171 1/2 Gallon - Trademark Marked to side: 1/2 Gill - GR J 52 Gill - GR H 51 1 1/2 Gill - Blank 1/2 Pint - GR A 52 Pint - GR G 51 Quart - GR 6 53 1/2 Gallon - ER 2 56 53170 Dimensions: Largest 1/2 gallon - Width including handle: 25 cm (9 3/4"). Width: 15.5 cm (6"). Height including handle: 15.5 cm (6"). Total weight for the 7 is nearly 2.5 Kg. Condition: Very good used antique / vintage condition with some dings, bruises, knocks and wear giving a great patina. Please see pictures. Please note that only the 7 measures are included and all other items in the pictures are for display only.