SOLD – Victorian Royal Cypher Imperial Gill Glass Whisky Measure c1880

Description

Heading : 19^th Century gill glass whisky measure
Date : c1880
Period : Victorian
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Body : Flared slice cut neck with an applied cut collar. Slice cut shoulder above a slightly tapered slice cut body. The shoulder holds the engraved royal cypher of Queen Victoria Regina
Pontil : Star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 ¾ inches tall and approx. 2 3/8 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 318 grams

Additional Information : Holds 1 English imperial gill (approx. 142ml) . This measure doubles as an individual decanter as it may be filled to the correct measure and lifted to a table without fear of spillage. Fill level determined by the top of the applied collar. One could not be expected to consume the entire contents whist standing at the bar.  If you would alow a little imagery..this should be taken to a confortable chair adjacent to the inglenook and the contents be warmed and savoured.