BEER GLASSES, halfliter - Set of 2. Waldglas.
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BEER GLASSES, halfliter - Set of 2. Waldglas.
Forest glass (German Waldglas) was typical of the late Middle Ages in Central and Northwest Europe and was produced until the 18th century, particularly in regions with abundant sand rich in quartz and wood used to produce potash. This type of glass was used for making vessels and later also stained glass.
Forest Glass Beer Mug with Spirals, hand made in a family glassworks. The spirals have a practical use, when drinking with greasy fingers, the glass does not slip from your hands.
- Set of 2
- Height approx. 13 cm
- Volume varies between approx. 500 - 650 ml
Crafted in woodland glasshouses using local beech wood ash and unrefined sand, Waldglas is famous for its natural green color, small air bubbles called prunts, and rustic charm. The color is owed to an impurity of ferrous oxide (Fe-O) that was often as much as 1%.
Handmade in the Czech Republic.
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