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Victorian Penny Lick Glass
Victorian ice cream glass, known as a penny lick.
A penny lick was a small glass for serving ice cream, used in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Street vendors would sell the contents of the glass for one penny. The glass was usually made with a thick glass base and a shallow depression on top in which the ice cream was placed. The customer would lick clean the glass and return it to the vendor, who would reuse it. When TB (Tuberculosis) started to spread, these glasses were not used anymore.
This is a fine example of its kind...an interesting piece of social history!
In good used condition with no chips or cracks.
Dimensions: 11cm high
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A penny lick was a small glass for serving ice cream, used in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Street vendors would sell the contents of the glass for one penny. The glass was usually made with a thick glass base and a shallow depression on top in which the ice cream was placed. The customer would lick clean the glass and return it to the vendor, who would reuse it. When TB (Tuberculosis) started to spread, these glasses were not used anymore.
This is a fine example of its kind...an interesting piece of social history!
In good used condition with no chips or cracks.
Dimensions: 11cm high
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Glass
Period Late Victorian Antiques
Material Glass
Origin English
Item code as889a393
Status Sold
£40.00 
$49.66 
€47.89 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 6/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Park Lane Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Chester
Cheshire
Tel : 07751 800479
Non UK callers : +44 7751 800479
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