Description:

Bristol glass, set of five white wine glasses.

Set of five mouth-blown white wine glasses in green-blue Bristol glass with a tulip-shaped bowl, slender stem and round foot.

Origin: England.
Material: Mouth-blown glass.
Dimensions: H. 12 cm, D. 6 cm.
Period: Early 19th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
In the 18th and 19th centuries Bristol was one of England’s most important centres of glassmaking and became especially known for its coloured glass in deep blue, green and violet tones. The term Bristol glass is today used broadly for coloured English glass from the period.