Object Description
9th Century Glass ‘Gimmel’ Flask
A middle of the 19th century Victorian ‘Gimmel’ flask.
The flask is actually a pair of flasks back to back with the spouts facing in opposite directions.
The flask is decoratively engraved with flowers and foliage and the initials RT engraved to one side.
The flasks have a crimped trailing edge and a pontil mark at the base.
The flask is in good condition and could possibly be Newcastle made.
(Circa 1860)
Length 20cm (7.9 inches)
Width 8cm (3.1 inches)
Depth 4.5cm (1.8 inches)