These glasses, primarily produced in England from approximately 1730 to the 1760s, were a popular drinking vessel, often replacing heavier lead glasses.
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
Dating to the 3rd-4th century, these vessels were used for Kohl, a type of eye makeup similar to eyeliner used today. They ranged from simple to highly ornate, and generally had one or two tubes, but occasionally had as many … Read More
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Made for storing spirits, especially brandy, these bottles were made almost exclusively in Germany from the beginning of the 14th century all the way into the 17th century.
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.