Alcohol has its roots in ancient history. The Chinese considered alcohol as spiritual food. Wine was only available to the middle and ruling classes during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Lifestyle, consumption of goods, clothing as well as alcohol became a way to display taste as well as wealth. Beginning in the 1820s, import and export duties started to take effect (although not fully enforced until the 1840s). This created a massive influx of wine into Britain. Also, in England, drinking water was not commonly available until the late 19th century and so beer and wine were consumed as a substitute for water.
Over the centuries and even now, drinking has played an important role in increasing the enjoyment of life. Not only as a social pleasure and an aid for relaxation, it also greatly enhances the pleasure of eating.
In this section, we have a lovely selection of wine related articles such as cups, goblets, wine coasters, wine labels and wine tasters.
We are very pleased and honored to have been in the antique business for over 134 years. During very good times and even challenging ones, we have found that wine coasters are always in demand. Therefore, we try to keep a wonderful selection available. Wine …
View Item >A silver beaker is a drinking vessel, most commonly with a cylindrical body. Beakers generally forgo handles or a lid and are very similar in shape and style as to what is now referred to as a tumbler. During the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras, …
View Item >Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups were made in many Southern states during the early to mid-18th century. Early master silversmiths, Asa Blanchard of Lexington, Kentucky and William and Archibald Cooper of Louisville, Kentucky are credited with the sleek and classic design of the sterling silver …
View Item >Originating in the 17th century, sterling silver tumbler cups were designed with a rounded base, which was designed to be thicker than the sides. When the tumblers were placed on the table, they would ‘tumble’ around, due to the rounded bottom. It was suggested that …
View Item >The name “tumbler” is traced to the mid – 17th Century. A tumbler is a stem-less, often flat-bottomed drinking vessel which is typically taller than 3 inches. When filled with wine, this curved and heavier base allowed the cup to tumble from side to side …
View Item >Wine was both used and very popular for the middle and ruling classes during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Lifestyle and the consumption of goods became a way to display taste as well as one’s wealth. This concept, as well as the abolition of import …
View Item >The term ‘coaster’ was first recognized in 1887. Prior to that, a wine coaster was either called a ‘stand’ or ‘slider’. These words were derived from the custom that, after finishing dinner, the cloth was removed from the table and as the ladies withdrew to …
View Item >Wine Funnels were developed towards the end of the 17th century as they were a necessity for decanting wines from the bottle to a decanter. They are typically made in two halves which are fitted together and it has a removable pierced silver strainer. The …
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We hope that everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, here are several more suggestions for those who still need last-minute gifts. Hopefully, this helps you at this busy time of the year.
