An Engraved Gaming Tumbler 1850-75

Description

Heading : Engraved glass gaming tumbler
Date : c1850-75
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Dodecagonal (12 panels) engraved with playing cards and ale glass and a pipe and ‘Man’s Ruin’. Three  dice with the hollow base
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 8.3cm tall with a 5.5cm bowl and a 4.6cm base
Condition : Excellent. some very minor age related wear
Restoration : None
Weight : 139grams

Additional Information : “Mans Ruin” is a malicious slur when placed upon such a noble item which combines both drinking, smoking and gambling.