A Wonderful Novelty Deceptive Whisky Tumbler

Name: A Wonderful Novelty Deceptive Whisky Tumbler
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA702930
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A wonderful novelty deceptive glass. This delightful and fun piece is probably French in origin. It is a Whisky tumbler designed to trick and amuse. A cork in the base allows the spirits to be poured into the interior of the glass, giving the impression that the glass has been filled for use. As the glass is tilted to use, none of the contents can be drunk. Of course the glass can be filled in the usual way for ordinary use.Dimensions below.

Packing and Postage :- £8.00 UK

£25.00 worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or chips. There is a slight misting to the glass, commensurate with age and use.

Origin :- French.

Date :- c1890.

Rim diameter :- 7.8 cms.

Base diameter :- 6.2 cms

Height :- 9.4 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA702930

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA1170

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Description

A wonderful novelty deceptive glass. This delightful and fun piece is probably French in origin. It is a Whisky tumbler designed to trick and amuse.

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A cork in the base allows the spirits to be poured into the interior of the glass, giving the impression that the glass has been filled for use.

Andrew Cox Antiques

As the glass is tilted to use, none of the contents can be drunk. Of course the glass can be filled in the usual way for ordinary use.Dimensions below.