Rare Glass Tumbler with Moroccan Leather Travelling Case c1840

Description

Heading : A tumbler with Moroccan leather travelling case
Period : c1840
Origin : England or USA
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A band of crosscut diamonds over moulded panels with blaze cutting and cut thumb rests at base.
Pontil : 9 sided star moulded base
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 12 cm height. 7.2 cm diameter bowl.7.2 cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. The case is in good condition
Restoration : None
Weight: 354 grams

Reference: This was intended to be used when travelling possibly on military campaign. Just the ticket for a quick snifter before putting down the Canada Rebellion or ending the Opium War, or a day at Lords.

See Corning Museum accession number 84.3.321 for a similar tumbler from the same period.