Date & Origin
France, c1860. Period of Napoleon III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Wine: Height: 14.8cm Rim diameter: 7.8cm Foot diameter: 7.8cm.
Short wine: Height: 11.8cm Rim diameter: 7.8cm Foot diameter 6.7cm
Weight
406 grams combined
Technical Description
Two amber flashed and etched wine glasses. The taller example features a flashed amber cartouche containing an engraved portrait of Napoleon III. A knopped stem and conical foot support the round funnel bowl. The bowl and foot both feature amber flashed rims. The smaller example is similar in style with a rudimentary stem and a lipped round funnel bowl. This glass features an engraving of a lady riding a horse.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of The Second Opium War from 1856 to 1860.
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