These glasses, primarily produced in England from approximately 1730 to the 1760s, were a popular drinking vessel, often replacing heavier lead glasses.
This vessel is directly based on the Deblin Cup, a 15th century vessel currently housed in the British Museum. Our version was made for the The King (2018).
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