Victorian Schooner Measure c1870

Description

Heading : Victorian schooner measure 
Period : Victoria – c1870
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Slice cut neck. annular collar. slice cut body. 
Pontil : Star cut
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 20.5 cm height. 5.2 cm diameter bowl. cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight: 938 grams 

This pre-dates the Weights and Measures Act of 1878 and the Richardson patent of 1875. It holds 2 and 4/5th gills