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ROBERT METSELAAR (GUEST)

A rare early Georgian punch bowl
Circa 1720-30 made in the Roman
style with ‘beaker stand’ design
probably copied from a Continental
design, although Roman manufacture
occurred in Southern England.
A somewhat similar ‘Beaker’ foot is
found in Roemer glasses.
Rim diameter: 27cm
This large and fragile glass is an extremely rare survivor – some 300 years old
The original punch drink was frequently made from just five ingredients, these being alcohol (usually rum, brandy, or arrack),
sugar, citrus juice such as lime or lemon juice, water, and spices (like nutmeg). It was also reasonably common to use slightly
sour wine mixed with liquor. Punch was a sweet alcoholic drink with fruit juices being the highlight. The design shape possibly
adapted from earlier Roman designs, although then limited in manufacture to a much smaller size.
This is an important piece of Georgian glass, During forty years of active collecting, I have seen less than four of such large bowls
offered for sale. Many of these large items simply would not have survived a timespan of nearly 300 years.
Condition: Excellent, no faults detected
$3,650