Large Bohemian Blown and Engraved Stiegel-Type Covered Flip Glass
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DETAILS
An antique, hand blown flip drinking glass tumbler with round tapering sides, engraved with a large Stiegel-type tulip flanked by flowering branches. Wavy band. With a circular spreading lid, with applied teardrop finial. Rough pontil. A flip glass was traditionally used for serving a warmed cocktail called flip which was made with liquor, sugar, egg, and nutmeg. The ingredients were mixed, then poured back and forth or flipped between two glasses.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Lynne and the late Philip Blaker (Austin, Texas), Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates Auction, July 3, 2021, lot 1486
COLOR(S)
Colorless
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Bohemia, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic) | Central Europe
PERIOD
Late 18th century/early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1780-1800
DIMENSIONS
Width 6 Depth 6 Height 12.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: some scattered light wear. Expected scattered inclusions and potstones, as made.