SOLD – Large Silver Capped Nailsea Glass Flask c1840

Description

Heading : Large 19th century Nailsea glass flask
Date : c1840
Period : Victorian
Origin : England
Colour : Clear cased glass with white internal trailing
Features : Ovoid in form. pulled opaque trailing decoration. The silver cap has a twist catch and hinge. fine girdle decoration and a stylised monogram S.G (or G.S)
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 8 inches tall and approx. 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches wide
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. typical minor wear to the base
Restoration : None
Weight : 555 Grams

Additional Information : The first Nailsea silver capped flask we have featured on our website. Typically these flasks are not stable enough to stand upright and have at best a cork stopper. This however “breaks the mould” . it is a  stable display piece ans would be a joy to use.

The lid acid tests positive for silver but is not hallmarked.