Rummer or drinking glass

1790-1805

Measurements

5 in x 3-5/8 in (dia)

Materials

Colorless lead glass

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Jennifer and Edward Kostik, Jr. in Honor of Marion Elizabeth Springer Cabell

Accession Number

2024.16

Comments

The broad, conical body of the rummer is engraved with stars and bands of stars separated by cut ovals at the rim.  It has a plain stem, a double-gather disc foot, and a slightly raised pontil mark on the outside bottom of the foot.

The term "rummer" describes a drinking glass with a bowl set above short, almost non-existent, stem.  Although the term is no longer used, it occurred in records of the period, including those of glass makers and sellers.