Two English Georgian Engraved Glass Wine Rinsers / Finger Bowls related_m-103-0267-268 Circa 1856

Circa 1856

Label (back): Edward T

Width 6 Depth 6 Height 19

(2) Width 11 Depth 7 Height 13 inches

round top raised on a X-form base with metal bracket mounts

Two English Georgian Engraved Glass Wine Rinsers / Finger Bowls related_m-103-0267-268 Circa 1856DETAILS Two antique colorless glass wine rinsers or finger bowls with diamond engraved banding and half fluting. Note: an assembled set of similar rinsers. Price is for (2) rinsers. A wine rinser or cooler was traditionally used to rinse or chill the diner's wine glass between formal dinner courses. A rinser is placed next to the each place setting at the dining table. The spout is designed to hold the stem of the glass with the wine glass inverted.