These glasses, primarily produced in England from approximately 1730 to the 1760s, were a popular drinking vessel, often replacing heavier lead glasses.
A drinking bottle, the style dating from the early 14th century to the 17th century, with production sites centered in Germany, but also a few possible places in France.
Though the form has roots in ancient Rome, this style vessel was popular throughout the late Medieval period into the 17th century. Generally made of green “waldglas” or German forest glass, their popularity eventually expanded to Venice where they could … Read More
Found in England, Northern France, Germany and the Low Countries, these unique vessels were manufactured mainly during the 6th and 7th century, though there are a few examples that date as late as the 9th century.