English ruby red glass vases and bowl by Marriott Powell
Whitefriars two English ruby red glass tumbler vases designed by Marriott Powell; together with a footed bowl, all with wave ribbed pattern decoration, mid 20th century, (3 items) one bearing original blue foil export label, the largest 12.20 in. high
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- Tumbler - A drinking glass, without a handle, originally with a pointed or rounded bottom so that it could not be put down until empty. From the seventeenth century the glass tumbler had a heavy flat bottom, making it more likely it would not fall over. They were also made in silver, horn and ceramic. The concept of a drinking vessel which could not be placed on a table was not uncommon, as seen in a stirrup cup, the contents of which were drunk from the saddle. The same word is used to describe an acrobat who performs somersaults.
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