Drinking glass - Glass - Antique Slingerglas






Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
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Antique hand-made slingerglas from the 1700s, in transparent glass, with a diameter of 7 cm, height of 15 cm and width of 6.5 cm, in reasonable condition with one chip and one fleabite on the rim.
Description from the seller
A beautiful handmade sling glass from the 17th or 18th century, a brilliant 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 sling motif is entirely handmade: molten glass was spun into graceful wisps over the bowl, giving each piece a unique pattern. No two glasses are the same – the slight variations in thickness and twist make this glass an exclusive collectible.
In its time, a sling glass was a status symbol, often used at special occasions in wealthier households. It combined functionality with refined aesthetics and still radiates the 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 sling glass technique is related to Venetian traditions such as chevron and filigrana, showing that knowledge and style of glass masters were exchanged across Europe. Today, original 17th- and 18th-century sling glasses are rare and highly sought after by collectors, not only for their beauty but also for their historical value and exceptional craftsmanship.
A special opportunity to add a piece of history and refinement to your collection.
1 chip on the rim.
1 flea bite on the rim.
Seller's Story
A beautiful handmade sling glass from the 17th or 18th century, a brilliant 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 sling motif is entirely handmade: molten glass was spun into graceful wisps over the bowl, giving each piece a unique pattern. No two glasses are the same – the slight variations in thickness and twist make this glass an exclusive collectible.
In its time, a sling glass was a status symbol, often used at special occasions in wealthier households. It combined functionality with refined aesthetics and still radiates the 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 sling glass technique is related to Venetian traditions such as chevron and filigrana, showing that knowledge and style of glass masters were exchanged across Europe. Today, original 17th- and 18th-century sling glasses are rare and highly sought after by collectors, not only for their beauty but also for their historical value and exceptional craftsmanship.
A special opportunity to add a piece of history and refinement to your collection.
1 chip on the rim.
1 flea bite on the rim.
