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Old 16th December 2023, 06:07 PM   #1
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This came to me recently; Early Georgian period. Georgian banquets featured lots of toasting around the table. this glass would probably have been used by the Toastmaster at a banquet. This would help the fellow from getting foxed during the courses of the meal. Since I love a good Porto it intrigued me enough to buy an antique one from Old Blighty.

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Old 17th December 2023, 10:25 AM   #2
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How big (small) is this glass, Rick ? Are you sure is the right one for serving Porto ?
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What a fantastic piece of Georgian glass, Rick! I have only recently added a few such pieces (not of this quality, mind you, more 'cordial-sized) to my maritime collection. The officers aboard ship would often have a few of these delicate pieces stashed away for toasts on a long voyage. The spindled base is particularly attractive!

Interestingly, some of these came with Jacobite sentiments on them as well!
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Old 17th December 2023, 06:17 PM   #4
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How big (small) is this glass, Rick ? Are you sure is the right one for serving Porto ?
Well Fernando, perhaps if the Porto was very old and dear, this glass would make it last quite a while.
Also suitable for dram drinking.

Heavy lead crystal 7+ ounces in weight.
The bottom has a pontil scar.

Dimensions:
H 4 1/2 "
W at the rim: 2 3/4"
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Old 17th December 2023, 06:34 PM   #5
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Well Fernando, perhaps if the Porto was very old and dear, this glass would make it last quite a while. ...
I didn't know about such Georgian glasses, Rick . But then, my oldest Porto is 'almost Georgian' (1944); yet my Port glasses are all the current type !
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