Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter c1820

Heading : Georgian Toddy Lifter
Date : c1820
Period : Georgian
Origin :  England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A single applied collar with slice cut shoulder
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 11cm tall,   3.5cm bowl and 3cm foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :182 grams

A 19th century oddity, a toddy lifters were used to transfer a measure from a mixing glass or other to a rummer or dram glass. A novelty today but fun to use

References :

The Arthur Negus Guide To British Glass By John Brooks – Page 104 Plate 97.

English Table Glass By Percy Bate – Plate 168.

An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 314.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 72.