SOLD- Seven Georgian glass toddy sticks 1750-1800 (includes mercury twist example)

Description

Heading : Seven toddy sticks
Date : Mid 18th to early 19th century
Period : George III
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Type : Various. include a mercury twist example.
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Average is 5 1/2 inches long
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 155 Grams

Toddy sticks are often remarked upoin in literature for the soothing ringing sound they made when used to crush pieces of sugar loaf in the bottom of a rummer and to stir the contents. 

References :

Starting to Collect Antique Glass By John Sandon – Page 20.