Help identifying vintage handblown glass mugs - possibly continental Europe?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by James01, Oct 27, 2024 at 12:35 PM.

  1. James01

    James01 Member

    Hello. I have a set of 6 near identical glass mugs. They are actually quite small just under 10 cm (4 inches). They have a very distinctive appearance with a large looping handle and a ridge across the middle of the mug. They are clearly handblown; having a very prominent "pontil" mark at the base. The handle reminds of Continental (porcelain) cups that I have seen in the past. Has anyone seen anything like these mugs? I am extremely helpful for any advice. 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg 5.jpg 2.jpg Best wishes,
    James
     
  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    How do you know they're vintage?

    Debora
     
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  3. James01

    James01 Member

    Thanks for your question. I should have said that they have been in the family for (I would guess) at least 20 years, although it could have been much longer ago because they belonged to a relative who is now dead. This relative was buying things between the 1950s and the 1980s, although it is possible that they were given as a gift as late as the 2000s.

    Best wishes,
    James
     
  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    And in what part of the world? (I ask because this is an international forum.)

    Debora
     
  5. James01

    James01 Member

    The lady that probably bought these lived in the UK, but travelled widely in Western Europe and USA/Canada (between the 1950s and 1980s). I said that it seemed European in style to me. But perhaps it could have been made by an art glass studio in the UK?

    Best wishes,
    James
     
  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    They look like custard cups.
     
  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Irish coffee maybe?

    Debora
     
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