Lot 6 glasses in Crystal by Lorraine Roemer

Very nice set of 6 glasses in crystal by lorraine roemer. Period 70-80, in perfect condition. The glasses are cut by hand and mouth-blown. Materials: crystal with 24% lead. Size: h20 X ø high 6.5 X ø low 7cm. History of roemer glasses: a römer (also spelled roemer, according to the german denomination corresponding to "roman") is a traditional glass from central europe, often used for wine. Its capacity is 0.2 or 0.25 liters. It has its source in the manufacture of glass using potassium carbonate from the central middle ages to modern times. The famous roemer, mean "wine glasses of the rhine". These glasses are always filled with 6 assorted colors, because the first copies were alsace wine glasses representing 6 grape varieties. Each color is supposed to represent one. To come and look for on angers.

Ref. : 8WCEEAAF