19th Century Glass Toddy Lifter c1820

Description

Heading : Toddy lifter
Date : 1820
Period : George IV
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Features : A single ring collar with slice cutting above and below
Type : Lead
Size : 17.4cm tall and approximately 4.7cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. some very light scratching from use
Restoration : None
Weight : 140 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

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.