Richardson Patent Victorian One Gill Spirit Measure c1875

Description

Heading : Victorian one gill spirit measure with excise button c1875
Date : c1875
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Neck : Engraved with fill line and ‘Gill’
Base : Polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size : Height 13.5 cm 
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 312 grams

A Victorian one gill spirit measure with pewter excise button marked ‘VR 34’. 

Petal cut neck and lens cut body.

The patent application for Richardson was made in 1869. The metal insert was stamped by an inspector of the Board of Trade. Stamped with a Victoria’s monogram and the number 34 identifying the inspector.