Engraved French Tumbler c1880

Description

Heading : A fine engraved French glass tumbler
Period : 1860-1890
Origin : Normandy or Brittany
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : Cylinder with rib pillar moulded base. Engraved with band of botanicals and cartouche with “Penser a moi”
Foot : Radial moulded
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  10.7cm height.  8.2cm diameter bowl. 8.2cm diameter foot 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks 
Restoration : None 
Weight:  522 grams 

This form with thick pillar moulding evolved in Normandy and Brittany in the early 19th century. Early examples have flared rims. Both regions became immensely popular in the second half of the 19th century with the Parisian well-to-do. These were almost certainly made for the tourist trade ” think of me”. These are very weighty and tactile tumblers perfect for a large whisky and water.

Our thanks to M. L Bernard for his input.