English Drinking Glasses 1675-1825

by L.M. Bickerton

In 1675 George Ravenscroft invented the lead glass formula which was to transform glass selling in England. Previously table glass was imported from the continent, mostly from Venice, but now an indigenous industry developed rapidly, producing drinking glasses of such quality and fascinating design as to capture the entire home market. This book explores the variety of drinking glasses, from the heavy balusters of before 1700 to the faceted stems...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 085263661X
• ISBN13: 9780852636619
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"