a Swiss pewter measure, so-called ‘Prismenkanne’, Valais Early 19th century

the octagonal body rising to incurved neck, turned with concentric lines and a band, applied with dolphin-shaped loops, a chain, plain strap handle, the thumb rest formed by twin ram's heads above single hinge, the finial on the lid en suite, struck with Valais armorial shield, medallion inside bottom cast with peony within ribbed border, dark grey patina