19th Century Glass Insect Trap

Description

Heading : 19th century wasp catcher
Date : First half 19th century
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Rim : Applied string lip
Body : Ovular with three applied feet
Base : Open kicked base
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 6 1/2 inches and approximately 5 1/2 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 425 grams

Additional Information : Fly and wasp catchers were widely used in sickrooms. They were baited with sugarwater which was placed in the in-curved ring. Flies which entered between the feet of the trap were unable to find their way out again in theory and drowned in the sugar solution.

References : A similar vessel can be viewed at the London museum here:
http://www.museumoflondonprints.com/image/65603/unknown-glass-fly-catcher-19th-century