Antique English Green Finger Bowl
A very attractive Antique English Green Colored Finger Bowl that is in excellent condition.
View Item >The finger bowl has long been a symbol of power and status in dining rooms. Finger bowls were once used by well-mannered dinner guests during the Georgian and Victorian times. The bowl was placed to the top left of the dinner plate. Diners would place all five fingers (at the same time) into the water and dry the hand with a napkin. I am reasonably confident that these finger bowls will not be used in that manner again. However, a finger bowl today could be used for sauces, condiments, candy, nuts, or anything else one would wish to put out for company.
A very attractive Antique English Green Colored Finger Bowl that is in excellent condition.
View Item >From Ancient Roman times until the introduction of the fork, diners used a water-filled bowl to wash their hands. It was brought to the table prior to when the dessert course – usually fruit – was served. The bowl was often presented on a service …
View Item >Wine Glass Rinsers graced the Georgian and early Victorian dining tables. They were filled with cold water and were used to rinse or chill the diner’s wine glass. A wine rinser was placed next to each setting at the dining table. This was done so …
View Item >Wine Glass Rinsers were a late 18th century invention with necessity. Finger bowls had been used for many years. However, with meals becoming very elaborate affairs, wine glasses were very much in use. Georgian wine rinsers were placed within easy reach of diners. Filled with …
View Item >A lovely Antique English Teal Colored Finger Bowl which is in excellent condition.
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