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Record 1 1986-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ornamental Glassware
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Glassware
DEF

A foot that has its rim slightly turned under, making a double layer of glass to lend stability and lessen the risk of breakage.

OBS

They are found on drinking glasses, candlesticks and other glass objects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verrerie d'art
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Objets en verre
CONT

Jusque vers 1745, les pieds sont cerclés, c'est-à-dire que le verrier en a doublé l'épaisseur à la périphérie, en l'ourlant, pour ainsi dire, lors du soufflage, par un repli du verre.

Spanish

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