SOLD – Large French Absinthe Glass c1860

Description

Heading : French Absinthe Glass
Date : c1860
Origin : French
Colour : Clear
Bowl : A variety of different cutting. including lens. prism. cross cut diamonds. slice and fan cuts
Stem : Facet cut ball knop and slice cut stem
Foot : Petal cut
Pontil : Deep facet cut star
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 7 1/4 inches tall with a 3 1/4 inch bowl and 3 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 540 grams

Additional Information : The glass would be filled with a measure of absinthe to the pinch point and then topped up with water and ice to taste. This is without doubt the best absinthe glass yet