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Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter C1820
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Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter C1820

19th century
Sold 8 October 2024 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine Georgian glass toddy lifter dating to c1820.

It has an applied neck ring with bands of prism cuts below. Slice cuts to the shoulders.

A Toddy Lifter is used to transpose alcohol from a Serving Rummer or Punch Bowl held in the centre of the table into your glass. You place the toddy lifter into the liquid and let the reservoir at the base fill. Place you finger over the small hole at the top and move to the glass and release, emptying the contents into the glass.

This Toddy Lifter comes from the Michael Wallis Toddy Lifter collection put together over a 45 year period. To our knowledge, it is the largest and more comprehensive collection that exists with almost 80 different examples in size, cutting, knops and other decoration.

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, no dings, cracks or restoration, clean and clear

Dimensions

Height: 16cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1009002
Dealers Internal Reference
MW2023021514
Description
Technical Description

A fine Georgian glass toddy lifter dating to c1820.

It has an applied neck ring with bands of prism cuts below. Slice cuts to the shoulders.

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A Toddy Lifter is used to transpose alcohol from a Serving Rummer or Punch Bowl held in the centre of the table into your glass.
Exhibit Antiques

You place the toddy lifter into the liquid and let the reservoir at the base fill. Place you finger over the small hole at the top and move to the glass and release, emptying the contents into the glass.

fig 1. A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem.
fig 1. Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter C1820

This Toddy Lifter comes from the Michael Wallis Toddy Lifter collection put together over a 45 year period. To our knowledge, it is the largest and more comprehensive collection that exists with almost 80 different examples in size, cutting, knops and other decoration.

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, no dings, cracks or restoration, clean and clear

Dimensions

Height: 16cm

Height
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1009002
Dealers Internal Ref
MW2023021514
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Archive I A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter C1820

Archive II A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem. View II
Archive III A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem. View III
Archive IV A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem. View IV
Archive V A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem. View V
Archive VI A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem. View VI
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A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem.
Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter c1820
Ref: SA1009002
A clear hand-blown glass toddy lifter with a bulbous lower body and a slender, multi-collared stem.
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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFlint Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHand-blown glass, Faceted body, Collar stem, Open aperture base
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in)

A toddy lifter is a small glass pipette or siphon device used in the 18th and 19th centuries to transfer spirits from a punch bowl or decanter directly into an individual drinking glass.

They were typically hand-blown and hand-cut from lead glass or flint glass, often featuring a bulbous body, a narrow neck, and a small aperture at the base operating on vacuum principles.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities from hand-blowing, high lead content weight, and characteristic tool marks consistent with early manufacturing methods.

Antique glass objects add subtle texture and historical interest when displayed inside illuminated cabinets, on open shelving, or as part of a curated tablescape arrangement.

Clean antique glass gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and abrasive sponges to protect the delicate surface.
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