Large Cornet Drinking Glass, France, Mid 18th Century

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Object description :

"Large Cornet Drinking Glass, France, Mid 18th Century"

- Large cornet glass on a drinking stem
- Translucent blown colorless glass
- France, mid-18th century
- Excellent condition
- Height: 17.3 cm; diameter of the cup: 7.4 cm; diameter of the foot: 7.8 cm

- Drinking glass in the shape of a cornet, the stem enclosing an air bubble and the cup blown in one piece. The foot has a hemmed edge.

- Circa mid-century, typically French, with a conical cup with a stem blown in the same parison which tapers towards the foot. An air bubble is enclosed in the stem. This is the only French model made in two parts. ([Bellanger], pp. 480,484,488).

- Ref.: [Bellanger] Bellanger, Jacqueline; "Verre d'usage et de prestige, France 1500-1800", Edition de l'Amateur, 1988

Price: 230 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Perfect condition

Material: Glass
Diameter: 7.4 cm (coupe) ; 7.8 cm (pied)
Height: 17.3 cm

Reference: 1479308