Rare Water Glass and Stand Dish

Rare Water Glass and Stand Dish

C 1750/60

Item Ref: 454

A fine large water glass/finger bowl and stand dish, both bowl and stand with engraved rims.

Water glasses are not as you may expect for drinking water, the last thing you would want to drink in the 18th century, these were in fact used not only for rinsing fingers but also for rinsing mouths mouths !!! while at the table,

Height including stand dish 4 ins 10.2 cm width of glass 4 ins 10.2 cm width of stand 5 3/4 ins 14.5 cm

A rare survivor in perfect original condition.