Authentic Victorian English Copper Rum Grog ½ Gill Measure, c.1850s Antique Military or pastries

or pastries

this seated Toby figure combines utility with historical whimsy

This example is especially desirable for its raised festoon border — a less common molded edge that adds dimension and refinement

One of the most imaginative and beloved forms to emerge from the Staffordshire potteries

each glass boasts a vibrant band of color - from bold pinks to lively greens and yellows

Authentic Victorian English Copper Rum Grog ½ Gill Measure, c.1850s Antique Military or pastriesAn authentic Victorian era English copper gill rum grog measure, used in the long standing naval tradition of issuing a daily rum ration to enlisted sailors. In the British Royal Navy, rum was mixed with water to create grog, which was then portioned using measures like this. Stamped with the royal cipher VR 6 (Victoria Regina), this piece dates to the 1850s Birmingham district, a major hub for naval supply production. These were essential working