A Georgian glass toddy Lifter c1820

Description

Heading : A Georgian glass toddy lifter
Date : c1820
Period : George IV
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Features : A slice cut neck. Domed thumbpiece
Type : Lead
Size : 18.0 cm tall and approximately 5.4 cm in diameter at the widest point  
Condition : Excellent structurally; faint water staining and a manufacturing scorch-mark to the inside the glass bowl
Weight : 110 grams

Additional Information : Used for transferring a “measure” from a mixing glass to a rummer or dram glass.

References :

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 300.