Pair of 19th Century Glass Tavern Rummers c1840

Description

Heading : Pair of tavern rummers
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A round funnel bowl with a thickened base
Stem : Capstan
Foot : Plain
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 13.2cm tall with an 8.2cm bowl and an 8.1cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 849 grams combined

References : Rummers and Goblets By Stephen Parry – Page 20 Plate 66.

Decanters and Glasses By Therle Hughes – Page 33 Plate 24.

Antique tavern rummers were used accross Britain during the 19th century. These examples have abnormally thick bowls. this only adds to the durability of the tavern rummer.