A Georgian Cut Glass Toddy Lifter c1820

Description

Heading : A Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter c1820
Date : 1820
Period : George IV
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Features :  Applied thumbpiece above an applied neck ring ( finger grip). Two bands of prismatic cutting. petal cut round bowl
Type : Lead
Size : 16.4cm tall and approximately 6.4cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 146 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 at dinner parties