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Author Topic: small square glass what would it be used for  (Read 1004 times)

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Offline stew2u2

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small square glass what would it be used for
« on: January 25, 2013, 04:51:45 PM »
just found this, it is just over one and a half inches high seems well made any ideas about it , what it was used for age ect
any help would be greatful
stew
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Re: small square glass what would it be used for
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2013, 05:13:08 PM »
Schnaps glass probably  made by Portieux in a colour scheme called Georges Sand.  Any time between 1840 and 1960

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Re: small square glass what would it be used for
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2013, 05:50:43 PM »
Brilliant Ivo thanks
was told it might be a cordial glass. suppose thats what us brits used them for
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