Trick drinking glass

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Trick drinking glass

Entry/Object ID

VC.84.5

Description

Trick goblet of lead glass: Double-walled deep bowl above baluster-shaped stem resting on thick foot; pontil mark has been drilled through and, since baluster is not solid, liquid could then be poured into space between double walls; drilled hole covered by green paper.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bottom diameter 2 3/4"

Height

5-1/8 in

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (13 x 7 cm)

Material

Cork, Glass, Lead, Paper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: One interior crack in foot; three small stress marks in glass above baluster.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Cortlandt Family

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Parlour