The Rillaton Cup

Drinkware

The Rillaton Cup The Rillaton Gold Cup: Legend, Mystery, and the Golden Relic of Cornwall Hidden within Cornwall’s windswept hills, a relic from the depths of Britain’s ancient past holds stories that blend history with legend. The Rillaton Gold Cup, one of the most...

Luck of Edenhall

Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales, Drinkware

Luck of Edenhall Guardians of Fortune: The Fascinating Story of the Luck of Edenhall Amidst the realm of cultural artifacts, few objects evoke as much mystery and fascination as Luck beakers—fragile glass vessels thought to protect the fortunes of their owners. Among...

The Imperial Eagle Beaker

Drinkware

The Imperial Eagle Beaker Symbolism in 16th Century Drinking Culture A Humpen glass, often referred to as a Humpen or Reichsadlerhumpen, is a significant artifact of European decorative arts and drinking culture from the Renaissance to the Baroque periods. These large...

Bottle labeling

Drinkware

Bottle labeling The Legacy of Pierre Pérignon: The Father of Modern Bottle Labeling Pierre Pérignon (ca. 1638 – 1715), more commonly known as Dom Pérignon, was a Benedictine monk in the Order of Dom Pérignon OSB in France. His name is synonymous with luxury...

The Mystery Of Cage Cups

Drinkware

The Mystery Of Cage Cups Diatretic Glass: Masterpieces of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship “Diatretum” or “diatretic glass” refers to a type of ancient Roman glassware known for its intricate and delicate openwork designs. These objects are often...

The Fill Line And The Kefeloher

Drinkware

The Fill Line And The Kefeloher The filling line is a marking on serving vessels originally on beer glasses, later as well on wine and shot glasses, indicating the filling level for a specific volume.  Anglo-Saxon and North American pint glasses have typically no...

Stirrup Cup

Drinkware

Stirrup Cup The last drink that is drunk at an event is referred to as a “stirrup-cup”, “dochan doris” or “Scheidebecher”.  A stirrup cup (also stirrup glass) refers to the process of saying goodbye to guests and handing them a...

Hansje in de Kelder (Hansel im Keller)

Drinkware

Hansje in de Kelder (Hansel im Keller) Hansje in de Kelder (German Hansel im Keller) translates to “Hans in the cellar”. It is a baroque joke goblet from the Netherlands that has a figurine hidden which appears when pouring liquid into the goblet. The...

Quaich – Traditional Scottish Cups

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Quaich – Traditional Scottish Cups The quaich is a traditional drinking vessel from Scotland. It is a flat bowl with two handles. The name derived from the Gaelic word cuach, meaning mug. It is unclear where quaichs originate from,   though some historians...

Spirit In A Bottle

Drinkware

Spirit In A Bottle Glass technology developed in India around 1,730 BC. The first small glass bottles was made in ca. 1,500 BC in Mesopotamia. Around 200 BC Syrian craftsmen invented the glassmaker’s pipe allowing for larger and more varied bottle shapes. The...