Topic: wine glass ?

[tonyatl]

looking for a little identification help on this glass. is it a wine glass? it stands 9", has a large bowl, sits on faceted stem and round base, and is relatively light. it is etched with a single letter monogram in a wreath. estimates of age?

[chopin-liszt]

Given the size and thickness of the glass, I'd imagine it's a Roemmer (sometimes called rummer) - for hot toddies, rather than for wine - but I'm sure there will be somebody else here who knows a lot more than I do about this sort of thing.

[tonyatl]

very interesting - thank you....i know there are so many liquor glass categories i couldn't begin to id this one....

[chopin-liszt]

Not my area, I'm afraid Tony - there are folk where who are very knowledgable though - it's just a matter of having patience until one of them turns up and sees your post.  :thup:
(right atm,  I have a couple of bits of art cut Stuart - and I can't work out if they're jam stands or champagne coupes :spls:)

[Paul S.]

re the question of age Tony - is there any sign of a pontil mark - ground or otherwise - and is there any general age wear on the foot or bowl.   I cant really see from the screen, but what is the colour/tone of the glass  -  a greyish colour, or a bright clear glass?

[tonyatl]

there is a polished pontil and the stem and lower portions of bowl are faceted / sliced....wear is fairly minimal. the color appears clear to me....when i applied automatic color enhancement in photoshop it acquired a grey cast. there is a small bit of sand grit in one spot on the bowl.