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
These glasses, primarily produced in England from approximately 1730 to the 1760s, were a popular drinking vessel, often replacing heavier lead glasses.
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.