Heavy Baluster Goblet
c1710
Heavy Baluster Goblet
c1710
Item Ref: 221
A very fine and large Heavy Baluster goblet having a round funnel bowl over a large wide angular knop with tear, basal knop and folded foot. A superb goblet in excellent original condition.
Height 9 5/8th ins 24.5 cm, with a substantial weight of 900 grams - or almost 2 english pounds if you prefer.
Very large goblets such as these are thought to have maybe been used in ceremonial situations or drinking clubs,being passed from one drinker to another.