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 : Ground
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 20cm and approximately 7.4cm in diameter
Condition : One minor chip on the base
Restoration : None
Weight : 384 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.