Product Name:
Antique verre coupe victorienne flûte à champagne vers outlet 1870Type:Champagne Flutes Original/Repro:Original outlet
Material:Glass Country/Region:United Kingdom Age:1850-1899 Maker:Unbranded Antique, Victorian, champagne flute c.1870
The development ofchampagneis usually attributed toDom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk (1638-1715), whose name, today, is familiar to everyone who enjoys a glass or two. What most people dont know, however, is that he actually spent most of his time trying to correct the error that caused the bubbles. It was regarded as a serious fault and threatened to bring shame on the area ofChampagne, which, until now, had been known for producing still wines of the highest quality
It was, in fact, the British who took a fancy to the fizziness and Christopher Merrett, a scientist from Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, was the first to document the deliberate introduction of sugar for the production of sparkling wine. This caused a second fermentation, which was exactly what DomPérignon was trying to avoid. Most bottles were not strong enough, however, to contain the high pressure involved and had the annoying habit of exploding. Fortunately, the coal-powered, glass factories of Newcastle-upon-Tyne were capable of producing much stronger bottles than were available in France, and the problem was solved
The first purpose-madechampagneglasses, classic flutes, began to appear in the second half of the 18th Century. It had become fashionable, by then, for the drink to be served chilled and the glasses were designed to be held by the stem thereby preventing body heat from increasing its temperature
Flared trumpet bowl with slice cuts to lower half, culminating in a faceted, baluster stem
Slightly conical foot with smooth, polished pontil to base
High lead content. Loud, clear note
Base and surface wear commensurate with age
Excellent condition. No chips, cracks or restoration. Please examine photos carefully as these are part of the condition description
Approximate measurements:
Height: 17.2cm
Diameter of bowl: 7.1cm
Diameter of foot: 7.1cm
Weight: 132g
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Small items will usually be sent, within the UK, via Royal Mail. Larger items will usually be sent, within the UK, via InPost or Yodel. We doNOTuse Evri (the "new" Hermes")
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