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.
Aldrevandini Style Beaker
Based on a beaker in the British Museum, the Aldrevandini Beaker (1876,1104.3) is a 14th century enameled cup, manufactured in Venice.
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.
Coin Bank – 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.
Creamer – Early American Lilypad
Manufactured in the mid 19th century these charming vessels were a distinct style of American glassmaking, with the design originating in Southern New Jersey.
Cylindrical Beakers
A style of drinking vessel from the Late German Renaissance period, typically made of pale green Forest Glass.
Decanter – Dutch German, Kuttrolf
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
Dragon Stem Goblet
Popularized in the 17th century, these glasses are an iconic example of Venetian glassmaking.
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
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
Mace Beakers
A style of drinking vessel from the Late German Renaissance period, typically made of pale green Forest Glass.
Renaissance Wine Goblets w/ Blown Lion Head Stems
A variety of Italian and German Renaissance style wine goblets based on vessels from the 16th and 17 centuries.
Roman Bowl w/ Pinched Ribs
This Late Roman bowl is loosely based on the Helle type from Germany in the Rhineland.
Venetian Betrothal Style Goblet
A clear glass example of this 15th century style goblet.