Rare Victorian Half Schooner Measure c1870

Description

Heading : Victorian half schooner measure
Period : Victoria – c1870
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Slice cutting and annular collar
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead 
Size : 16.8 cm height. 4.2 cm diameter bowl. 5.8 cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight: 375 grams 

This pre-dates the Weights and Measures Act of 1878 and the Richardson patent of 1875. It holds 1 and 2/5th gills