Deceptive Glass
 

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. :D

Cheers!

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

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!

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"

I didn't know about such Georgian glasses, Rick :o. But then, my oldest Porto is 'almost Georgian' ;) (1944); yet my Port glasses are all the current type !