Collection of Eight Glass Wine Rinsers

Description

Heading : 19^th century glass wine rinsers
Date : c1810-c1850
Period : George III – Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : All double lipped. with a variety of cuts. three are plain and one has an applied annulated band
Pontil : Seven polished and one star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Size : The tallest measures 9.8cm tall and 13cm from lip tio lip
Condition : Age related wear as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 3005 grams in total

Additional Information : Wine rinsers may no longer be de-rigeur.

When these items were in regular use. one glass would be rinsed at the table when changing wines betwen courses. This has been disgregarded for the less eco friendly method of today. fresh glasses for every wine.

These do make good serving bowls. spoons sit nicely in the lip intended for the wine glass stem.