Deceptive Glass

[Rick]

This came to me recently; Early Georgian period. Georgian banquets featured lots of toasting around the table. this glass would probably have been used by the Toastmaster at a banquet. This would help the fellow from getting foxed during the courses of the meal. Since I love a good Porto it intrigued me enough to buy an antique one from Old Blighty.

Cheers!

[fernando]

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

[M ELEY]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Rick

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

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 !