Technical Description
A 19th century 'Last Drop' Whisky tumbler dating to c1870. Beautifully engraved with hops and barley around the rim with deep slice cuts to the lower half. A notch cut foot with a large polished pontil, the pontil engraved with a hanged man...which you only see from above if you drink the last drop.
Date & Origin
England, c1870, Queen Victoria
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 10cm Rim diameter: 8.8cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm.
Historical Context
On July 15th, 1870, the novelist Charles Dickens, died. Also, Georgia became the last of the Confederate states to return to the Union and the Franco-Prussian War began.
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