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Georgian Toddy Lifter
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Georgian Toddy Lifter

19th century
Sold 19 May 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a late Georgian toddy lifter dating from the early to mid 19th century, c1830. Toddy lifters, of course, were used to lift measures of toddy, a popular drink at the turn of the 18th/19th centuries, from a toddy mixing rummer to a drinking rummer.

The toddy lifter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows some age related wear and tear.

The toddy lifter has a plain neck with an applied ring and a wide, disk-like thumb plate. The lifter flares into a plain tapered cylindrical bulb. It measures 17.5 cm (7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

A good example of a late Georgian toddy lifter weighing in at 155g. (~ 5 1/2 oz.).

Quote item: 6918b

Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1069217
Dealers Internal Reference
6918b
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Description
This is a late Georgian toddy lifter dating from the early to mid 19th century, c1830.
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Toddy lifters, of course, were used to lift measures of toddy, a popular drink at the turn of the 18th/19th centuries, from a toddy mixing rummer to a drinking rummer.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
fig 1. A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim.
fig 1. Georgian Toddy Lifter

The toddy lifter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows some age related wear and tear.

The toddy lifter has a plain neck with an applied ring and a wide, disk-like thumb plate. The lifter flares into a plain tapered cylindrical bulb. It measures 17.5 cm (7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

A good example of a late Georgian toddy lifter weighing in at 155g. (~ 5 1/2 oz.).

Quote item: 6918b

Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter to the 19th Century.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069217
Dealers Internal Ref
6918b
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Toddy Lifter

Archive II A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim. View II
Archive III A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim. View III
Archive IV A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim. View IV
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theworldismadeofglassltd
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A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim.
Georgian toddy lifter
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A clear, hand-blown glass Georgian toddy lifter featuring a bulbous base, narrow neck, and flat rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHand-blown glass, Bulbous base, Narrow stem, Applied collar
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A toddy lifter is a traditional 18th-century glass instrument used to transfer hot punch, whisky, or toddy from a bowl into individual drinking glasses via suction.

These items were typically hand-blown from lead glass or flint glass, often featuring a bulbous body, a long narrow stem, and a thumb-hole at the top to control liquid retention.

Authenticity is determined by examining pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities from hand-blowing, glass colour and clarity consistent with the period, and natural surface wear.

Antique glass items can be displayed on a bar cart, within a cabinet, or styled on a surface as a historical conversation piece.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using tepid water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing or ultrasonic cleaners to protect the fragile historic material.
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