A Venetian novelty drinking vessel

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A Venetian novelty drinking vessel
(verre à surprise) of globular form with tall tapering cylindrical neck and strap handle, with pipe running top to bottom, supported at the neck rim with radiating straps of clear glass with pale red inclusions, on spreading foot, mid 18th century (chips to rim) -- 22cm. high
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