SOLD – 18th Century Dutch Blue Roemer c1760

Description

Heading :Roemer Wine Glass
Date : c1760
Period : Second half 18th century
Origin : Netherlands or Germany but the style is more typically Dutch
Colour : Rare teal blue
Bowl :  Tulip
Stem : Hollow with applied raspberry prunts
Foot : Ribbed
Pontil : Snapped  
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 6 inches with 2 1/8 inch rim and 2 ¾ inch foot
Condition : A single chip and bruise to foot as shown
Restoration : None
Weight: 175 grams

The colour is the result of adding iron oxide or the mineral wustite to molten glass. The stem does not form part of the bowl.

References :

Miller’s Glass Buyers Guide – Page 84.