Victorian Nailsea Glass Gimmel Flask c1840

Description

Heading : 19^th century Nailsea glass gimmel flask
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear and white
Body : Double ovoid shape with internal pulled trailing and a thickened rim.
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 22.5cm and approximately 8.6cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. some minor wear to each flask due to laying on its side. Just add two corks to restore full functionality.
Restoration : None
Weight : 443 grams

References : An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass By Harold Newman – Page 130.

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 58.

The Book of Bottle Collecting By Doreen Beck – Page 91 Plate 93.

The Illustrated Guide to Glass By Felice Mehlman – Page 135.