Leaded Glass Window

Put this item on your Watchlist to receive a special offer and notifications every time there is a price drop. The first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable was laid in 1858 and it is said this’Cable’ pattern was designed to commemorate that achievement. Others call this the’Rope’ pattern and say the introduction of these popular glass pieces around 1860 is just a coincidence. One museum that has a specimen of this pattern in their collection says it was made by Boston and Sandwich Glass Company but these glasses are unmarked. Although referred to as’Flint Glass’, manufacturers had switched from adding flint to the glass for strength & clarity to using small amounts of lead. The percentage of lead was lower than what was used in the 20th century (sometimes as low as 4%) but you can still hear the higher pitched’ring’ when tapping these 1860’s goblets. Each one measures 6 3/8 inches tall by 3 3/8 inches wide and they are in excellent used condition except for some hard water deposits on the bases (see photo). Be sure to make an offer on this or one of my other listings which feature many unique and hard to find items – Crystal and Glassware, Fine Artwork, Rare DVDs, Art Glass, Asian Rarities, Celebrity Autographs, Fine Porcelain, Quality Jewelry, Hollywood Memorabilia and much more.