Drinking glass - Glass - Antique Slingerglas






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Antique slingerglas, a hand-made clear glass from the Netherlands dating to 1700–1750, with a height of 15.5 cm, width 5 cm and diameter 6 cm, in fair to poor condition with possible missing small parts, featuring a fully hand-applied slingermotif and a unique pattern.
Description from the seller
a beautiful handmade slingerglas from the 17th or 18th century, a splendid example of craftsmanship from a bygone era. This glass is not just a drinking vessel, but a small work of art in which centuries-old artisanal techniques are visible.
There are currently several glasses available with combined shipping.
The decorative slingermotif is applied entirely by hand: molten glass was wound in graceful filaments over the main body of the glass, giving each piece a unique pattern. No two glasses are the same – the slight variations in thickness and twist make this glass an exclusive collector's item.
In its time, a slingerglas was a status symbol, often used at special occasions in wealthier households. It combined functionality with refined aesthetics and still radiates that same elegance. Sometimes subtle colors were added or worked with clear glass, causing the light to play through the motif in an enchanting way.
The technique of slingerglas is related to Venetian traditions such as chevron and filigrana, which shows that knowledge and style of glass masters were exchanged across Europe. Today, original 17th- and 18th-century slingerglases are rare and highly sought after by collectors, not only because of their beauty but also because of their historical value and exceptional craftsmanship.
A special opportunity to add a piece of history and refinement to your collection.
Seller's Story
a beautiful handmade slingerglas from the 17th or 18th century, a splendid example of craftsmanship from a bygone era. This glass is not just a drinking vessel, but a small work of art in which centuries-old artisanal techniques are visible.
There are currently several glasses available with combined shipping.
The decorative slingermotif is applied entirely by hand: molten glass was wound in graceful filaments over the main body of the glass, giving each piece a unique pattern. No two glasses are the same – the slight variations in thickness and twist make this glass an exclusive collector's item.
In its time, a slingerglas was a status symbol, often used at special occasions in wealthier households. It combined functionality with refined aesthetics and still radiates that same elegance. Sometimes subtle colors were added or worked with clear glass, causing the light to play through the motif in an enchanting way.
The technique of slingerglas is related to Venetian traditions such as chevron and filigrana, which shows that knowledge and style of glass masters were exchanged across Europe. Today, original 17th- and 18th-century slingerglases are rare and highly sought after by collectors, not only because of their beauty but also because of their historical value and exceptional craftsmanship.
A special opportunity to add a piece of history and refinement to your collection.
