Nailsea Glass Flask c1840

Description

Heading : Nailsea glass flask 
Date : c1840
Origin : England
Colour : Clear with trailed white enamel
Bowl : Ovoid 
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 20.5cm length
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. Scorch mark on both flanks above the base*
Restoration : None
Weight :  432 grams

* Made during manufacture when the flask was held to fire polish the rim

Reference Nailsea Glass by Keith Vincent Pl. 80

I have a smaller version in my fishing tackle box for “medicinal purposes”. cork and cider apple brandy not included.