13th-14th Century Aldrevandini Beaker
Based on a beaker in the British Museum, the Aldrevandini Beaker (1876,1104.3) is a 14th century enameled cup, manufactured in Venice.
13th-14th Century Ringed Beakers
This style of ringed beaker can be found in the Netherlands and Germany, dating from the early 13th century into the middle of the 14th century.
14th – 17th Century Kuttrolf
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.
14th -17th Century Spirits Bottle
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.
15th Century Bumper Cups
These 16th century Germanic glasses were made of waldglas (forest glass) and featured unique finger holds.
15th Century Venetian Betrothal Style Goblets
A clear glass example of this 15th century style goblet, often given as gifts for a betrothal, and highly enameled.
15th Century Venetian Pitcher
These 15th century jugs, created in Venice, are typically heavily enameled. These jugs were made for the 2018 film The King.
15th Century Venetian Standing Cup w/ Lid
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).
3rd – 4th Century Roman Kohl Tubes
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
5th – 9th Century Claw Beakers
An iconic drinking vessel from the 5th to the 9th century, this vessel features hollow claws which give it its distinct look.
Air Twist Goblets
These glasses, primarily produced in England from approximately 1730 to the 1760s, were a popular drinking vessel, often replacing heavier lead glasses.
Alembic Sets
A apparatus used for distillation. Our sets include all 3 pieces.
Animal Shaped Vessels
Vessels in the shapes of animals, food, and other items have been popular since Antiquity. These bottles come from Germany and the Low Countries and date to around the 17th Century.
Bag Beakers
Manufactured from the 5th through the 7th century.
Claw Beaker with Foot
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.
Cloches (Bell Jars)
Gaining popularity in the 17th century, these vessels were used to cover plants, creating ,mimiature greenhouses.
Coin Banks – Early American
A rare American item, these were manufactured in the mid 19th century in New England.
Cone Beakers
Late 4th Century to the 6th century, with some rare examples being seen dating into the early 7th century.
Cylindrical Beakers
A style of drinking vessel from the Late German Renaissance period, typically made of pale green Forest Glass.
Dolphin Stem Goblet
Popularized in the 17th century, these glasses are an iconic example of Venetian glassmaking.
Footed Wine Decanter
A late medieval wine decanter.
Funnel Beakers
Drinking Vessels of the 7th and 8th centuries.
Globular Beaker w/ Chain Decoration
A squat form beaker, based on the 7th century finds in the British Museum and the Prittlewell Princely Burial.
Globular Beakers
Rounded beakers from the 7th -8th Century.
Historical Items for Sale
Please visit our Etsy page for our historical items that are currently for sale. Included there are some of our available items from Antiquity to the Colonial Period. http://www.etsy.com/shop/historicalglassworks Due to our event and travel schedule we are not … Read More
Humphen Beakers
These vessels were often quite large and engraved, gilded, or elaborately enameled, and dated from approximately the 16th – 18th centuries in the areas of Germany and Bohemia.
Kuttrolf Decanters
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
Lilypad Creamers
Manufactured in the mid 19th century these charming vessels were a distinct style of American glassmaking, with the design originating in Southern New Jersey.
Mace Beakers
A style of drinking vessel from the Late German Renaissance period, typically made of pale green Forest Glass.