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Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter Collection (Five) C1820
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Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter Collection (Five) C1820

18th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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A superb collection of five Georgian glass Toddy Lifters dating to the early 19th century. They all have slice cutting and slice applied knops to the necks.

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 your finger over the small hole at the top, move over the glass, and release, emptying the contents into the glass.

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

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, cracks or restoration,

Dimensions

(From Left to Right of Main Photo)

Height:

Tallest: 18cm

Smallest: 13cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1097368
Dealers Internal Reference
MW2024091002
Description
Technical Description

A superb collection of five Georgian glass Toddy Lifters dating to the early 19th century. They all have slice cutting and slice applied knops to the necks.

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

fig 1. A collection of five clear glass toddy lifters with slender necks and bulbous bases arranged in a row.
fig 1. Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter Collection (Five) C1820

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

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, cracks or restoration,

Dimensions

(From Left to Right of Main Photo)

Height:

Tallest: 18cm

Smallest: 13cm

Height
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097368
Dealers Internal Ref
MW2024091002
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A collection of five clear glass toddy lifters with slender necks and bulbous bases arranged in a row.
Georgian Glass Toddy Lifter Collection (five) c1820
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A collection of five clear glass toddy lifters with slender necks and bulbous bases arranged in a row.
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  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHand-blown glass, Cut fluting, Bulbous base, Tubular stem
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in)

Toddy lifters gained popularity during the Georgian period as specialized utensils used to transfer punch, wine, or spirits from a communal bowl into individual glasses.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from lead glass or flint glass, often shaped using hand-blown techniques and finished with hand-cut fluting or faceting.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities consistent with hand-blowing, and the high lead content refractive quality of the glass.

They can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, arranged on a bar cart, or used as focal points on open shelving to highlight their historic craftsmanship.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent and dried carefully with a lint-free cloth, avoiding sudden temperature changes.
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