One Gill Glass Spirit Measure c1880

Description

Heading : A one gill glass taven measure
Date : c1880
Period :  Victoria
Origin : Britain
Colour : Clear
Body : Marked “Gill” with engraved measuring line
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14cms tall
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 449 grams

A gill was a gill in both England and Scotland. the difference being that an English gill of whisky would simply cost more.