SOLD – German Boheme Engraved “Guttere” Glass Carafe c1750

Description

“Guttere” is a very old German word for throat. The guttere glass carafes  are almost aways known as “Kuttrolf” or “Gluggerflasche” in error. An exceptional piece. with a wide pouring rim and applied neck collar. The body has been engraved with flowers and folia and its sits on a high applied conical folded foot.

German in origin. it measures 10 inches tall and will hold a full bottle of wine. No chips cracks or restoration. Some minor residue internally.

An example of this “carafe” can be seen in The Decanter by  Andy Mc Connel on p160 plate 225