Heading : 19^th century glass gimmel flask
Date : c1880
Period : Mid 19th century
Origin : Europe
Colour : Clear
Body : Double ovoid shape with a thickened rim and pinched trailing. Engraving depicting the High Level Bridge and Swing Bridge over the river Tyne. Name  J Howey engraved within a floral wreath
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 20.8cm long and approximately 11.2cm in diameter
Condition : Some internal residue as expected
Restoration : None
Weight : 416 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.