Victorian Glass Pocket Gimmel Flask c1840

Description

Heading : 19^th century glass gimmel flask
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Body : Double ovoid shape with a thickened rim and pinched trailing
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15.2cm long and approximately 8.3cm in diameter
Condition : Some wear on the sides as expected
Restoration : None
Weight : 339 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.