I enjoyed reading through your blog and I’m wondering if you can help me out with a ‘beer’ glass I have. It’s a small 100ml glass in the Nonic shape. Air bubbles, stones, striations, bump on the rim … Really interesting The social researcher Charles Booth, in 1896, wrote in Life and Labour of the People in London that “until comparatively recent years the publican’s customers were very particular as to their ale being served in a ‘nice bright pewter pot’ … the pot is, however, being now largely supplanted by the glass.” Two years later, in 1898, a witness to a parliamentary inquiry into the materials being used to brew beer talked about “the alleged preference of the working man to have his beer in glasses” – which he denied, saying that it was the publicans leading the movement towards glass, because it was cheaper than pewter, and took up less space. All the same, the Brewers’ Journal that year carried an article on brewing “brilliant” beer, saying that there was a “steadily increasing demand for light fresh beers … capable of withstanding the critical glass test”, suggesting that the use of glass mugs and tumblers in pubs was indeed rising because of customer preference. Thanks Arn, having researched more into various types of glass over the past year I’ve come to realise that was the case. My beer glass collection keeps growing, now about 50, and I’ve also been finding some Victorian Rummers/ pub glasses as well. Nonic English Pub Glass, 20 oz. - Personalized, Engraved, Laser Etched - Monogram, Initials, or Inscription I can now go to my grave with a clear conscience, this would appear to be as good a confessional as any other.

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The difference is that the George V crown has straighter arms leading up to a point just below the cross on the top of the crown, whereas the George VI crown has slighlty rounder arms giving a more rounded overall appearance to the crown.

Hi Martyn, Another nice article, and with some good pictures to boot! The Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY) has one of the nicest collections of beer drinking vessels I have seen. Lots of very nice Humpen. Their collection is huge, but only a small bit is available for viewing online.

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It is so nice to be able to date something and to know where it was made. There is no makers mark on it at all. I have 6 of what I think are the 10 sided handled mugs mentioned here. On one side they have “PINT G R 64” with crown between the G and R. I got them in England in the ’80’s. Does that match what you are describing? You mention 12 sided glasses in the last comment but 10 sided in the main description. We know it can be overwhelming to choose from our vast selection of glasses, but fear not! Once you figure out what kind of liquid courage you’re after, it becomes a lot less scary. Are you a beer lover? Wine connoisseur? Whiskey enthusiast? Or maybe you’re more of a soda sipper. Whatever your drink of choice, we’ve got a glass for that! Anders, Melissa (8 October 2013). "Michigan proposal would mandate beer pints include at least 16 ounces". mlive.com . Retrieved 25 June 2014.In your response to Crysta (7th Feb) you indicate that a picture of the crown might help distinguish between GV and GVI. Does this mean that they changed the shape of the crowns when GVI came to the throne? I have VR 1/2 Pint pewter mug with Albion Hotel and a name etched/scratched on the base. The number under the Crown and VR is 483 Does the 483 give an indication as to its origin? I have quite a collection of mainly glass mugs and glasses with various numbers, some have obvious clues like London CC and West Ham on them. With so many different styles of pint glass available, it can be as simple as choosing the one you like the look of the most to make an excellent gift. However, if you are buying for someone with a favourite tipple, think about purchasing a pint glass that will make their drink look good. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in beer as a drinker, a retailer or a brewer." – John Cryne, former chairman, Campaign for Real Ale RSS links ER (if it is ER and not a mistaken EIIR, which often happens) means Edward VII who reigned from 22nd January 1901 to 6th May 1910 so your glass was verified by the Gateshead verifying chap sometime then. Straight sided glasses typically go for 20-30 on the net but a rare design may go for more. Handled ones are much more desirable and rarer too. Unless you are in desperate need of about 25 quid just use it and enjoy the fact that you have a true antique pub pint glass (i.e. >100 years old) – very few people do.