Item Report
Early to Mid-20th Century Industrial Tin Measuring Mug
By: Unknown
Style: Industrial, Utility Ware
Origin: Likely United States or Western Europe
Materials: Tin or tin-plated steel
Age: circa 1930–1960
Condition: Very good (light surface wear and patina, consistent with utilitarian use, no significant dents or corrosion)
Value: $30–$70
Maker's Marks / Writing: Stamped vertically: 'CAPACITY 400 CC'
Date: 2025-06-28 15:44:51.523225
Description:
This is a utilitarian industrial tin measuring mug marked with 'CAPACITY 400 CC' vertically on its side. The form is cylindrical with a flat rim and a simple, riveted handle, characteristic of early to mid-20th-century industrial or laboratory equipment. Such vessels were commonly used in scientific, medical, or factory settings for precise liquid measurement. The item displays a utilitarian aesthetic typical of the era, prioritizing function over ornament.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A practical and well-preserved example of early to mid-20th century industrial measuring equipment. The condition is very good for its type, with natural surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. While not rare, it is a solid collectible for those interested in vintage laboratory, industrial, or utilitarian objects.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very good (light surface wear and patina, consistent with utilitarian use, no significant dents or corrosion)
Identification Score: 95%
The object’s form, materials, construction, and clearly embossed capacity marking strongly support its identification as an early-to-mid 20th-century industrial measuring vessel. Its utilitarian design and wear are consistent with others of this type and era.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Shows appropriate age-related wear, patina, and construction techniques (riveted handle and stamped marking) for a genuine industrial object from this period. No obvious signs of reproduction or novelty manufacture.
Image Memory Note
Tall cylindrical tin measuring vessel, clearly stamped 'CAPACITY 400 CC' with riveted handle; likely American or European industrial/laboratory use, mid-20th century.
Keywords
industrial, measuring mug, tin, laboratory, 20th century, utility, United States, Europe
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