SOLD- Victorian Glass Gill Whisky Measure c1880

Description

Heading : 19^th century glass gill whisky measure
Date : c1880
Period : Victorian
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Body : Flared slice cut onion-shaped body. Engraved measure line located on the rim
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 4 ½ inches tall and approx. 3 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 280 grams

Additional Information : Holds 1 English imperial gill (approx. 142ml). Fill level determined by the engraved measure line. Produced originally as part of a ‘full’ set of meaures. 1/6th gill 1/3rd gill. 1/2 gill and and 2 gills

References :

The Decanter an Illustrated history of glass from 1650 By Andy McConnell – Page 447 Plate 627.