Silver topped Georgian Toddy Lifter c1820

Description

Heading : Georgian toddy lifter
Date : c1820
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Slice cut lower bowl with silver cap
Glass Type : Lead
Size :17cm tall. 1.5cm bowl and 4cm foot
Condition : No chips or cracks. A little limescale deposit on the base and inside the neck*
Restoration : None
Weight : 102 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

*This may be cleaned at a cost of £10

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.