Deceptive Glass

M ELEY · 17th December 2023, 04:10 PM

What a fantastic piece of Georgian glass, Rick! I have only recently added a few such pieces (not of this quality, mind you, more 'cordial-sized) to my maritime collection. The officers aboard ship would often have a few of these delicate pieces stashed away for toasts on a long voyage. The spindled base is particularly attractive!

Interestingly, some of these came with Jacobite sentiments on them as well!

Rick · 17th December 2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

How big (small) is this glass, Rick ? Are you sure is the right one for serving Porto ?

Well Fernando, perhaps if the Porto was very old and dear, this glass would make it last quite a while.

Also suitable for dram drinking.

Heavy lead crystal 7+ ounces in weight.
The bottom has a pontil scar.

Dimensions:
H 4 1/2 "
W at the rim: 2 3/4"

fernando · 17th December 2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Well Fernando, perhaps if the Porto was very old and dear, this glass would make it last quite a while.

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I didn't know about such Georgian glasses, Rick

. But then, my oldest Porto is 'almost Georgian'

(1944); yet my Port glasses are all the current type !

17th December 2023, 04:10 PM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	What a fantastic piece of Georgian glass, Rick! I have only recently added a few such pieces (not of this quality, mind you, more 'cordial-sized) to my maritime collection. The officers aboard ship would often have a few of these delicate pieces stashed away for toasts on a long voyage. The spindled base is particularly attractive! Interestingly, some of these came with Jacobite sentiments on them as well!