Lot 919
919
AN AIRTWIST DRAWN-TRUMPET GLASS FOR 'CAPILLAIRE'
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AN AIRTWIST DRAWN-TRUMPET GLASS FOR 'CAPILLAIRE'

CIRCA 1750

Details
AN AIRTWIST DRAWN-TRUMPET GLASS FOR 'CAPILLAIRE'
CIRCA 1750
The bowl engraved with the word 'Capillaire' within a tied foliage wreath, airtwist stem and conical foot
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Provenance
The Parkington Collection, sale in these Rooms, 17th October 1997, Lot 9.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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Lot Essay

'Capillaire' was a clear syrup flavoured with maidenhair-fern (Capillaris herba) or orange-water. There were capillaire societies, convivial social groups which took place around drinking this cordial. A similar glass sold Christie's King Street, 15th February 1995, lot 61.

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