Topic: Mini carafe with ice chamber?

[langhaugh]

I bought this recently and haven't a clue about it. Without the green insert I'd say it was lab beaker or something. The base is concave and the insert is done very neatly. It''s 17 cm tall. I presume it's a little wine carafe with the insert there to hold a cube or two of ice.

No need to worry about my feelings on this one as the piece was thrown in with a Sarpaneva piece I bought. It's my curiosity that's driving my search here.  All suggestions very welcome, as would be any wine, preferably white, to test the carafe theory.


David

[Ivo]

It is also available in blue. Italy jumps to mind - it often does...

[langhaugh]

Ivo:

Thanks for that.  Am I right about function?

DAvid

[Lustrousstone]

Yes you are; crushed ice might be better. It looks like it's going to give birth to an alien baby.  :24: :24:

[langhaugh]

Christine, that an image that going to stay in my head. I have just the cupboard for alien babies.

David

[antiquerose123]

 :hi:  Thought I would pass this on to you to see/read since your topic header is similar (and the Function of it) as to an item I had posted here back in 2007.

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,17960.0.html

[langhaugh]

Thanks, Rose. Interesting to see the different styles, but I don't think I'll be collecting them. Do you still have yours?

David

[steph]

aaaargh babies....did anyone hear the archers last night?  Poor Emma could have done with a stiff cold drink from that decanter!  :24: :24:  :hi: cheers steph

[Anne]

More about them here: http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,8347.0.html including an amusing anecdote from Stephen at Nazeing Glass about how they made them!

[rosieposie]

Have a look at these then, David.......
http://mtwgroup.en.made-in-china.com/product/tbDmaxiYmIcg/China-Wine-Decanter-Ice-Holder.html
Rosie.