Small, handleless, tapered cylindrical cup or beaker with two bands of five grooves near top and bottom; half gill size. High foot ring. Four incuse stamps along rim exterior (from left to right): "W. R. [LOFTUS] / 32[1] OXFORD S\T."; cross-shape mark with the circular arms of the City of London at center surrounded by a crown, "W", "R", and "2"; "HALF" in incuse serif letters; and a crowned "VR" verification mark for Reigate ("572"). Possible mark on bottom exterior erased.
Maker is W. R. Loftus, located at 321 Oxford Street, London; in business, circa 1859-1960.