Victorian One Gill Spirit Measure c1870

Description

Heading : Victorian one gill measure
Period : Victoria – c1870
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Slice cutting to neck. annular collar. lens cutting. 
Pontil : Polished 
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 16.5 cm height. 4.5 cm diameter bowl. 6 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  495 grams 

Four measures for an Irishman. five for A Scotsman and six measures in England. This disparity in the size of measures was an effort to normalise the price after taxes had been imposed.