SKU
S-133363
The Bolshoi Theatre Drinking Glass Holder
$129.99
| SKU | S-133363 |
|---|---|
| Material | brass, gold leaf, nickel |
| Set Contains | 1 drinking glass holder, 1 crystal faceted drinking glass, and 1 stainless steel teaspoon |
| Capacity | 10,1 fl oz (300 cm) |
| Height | 4'' (10 cm) |
| Additional Information | золочение (0.075 мк) |
Before the October Revolution, many Russian families drank tea from a glass in a glass holder. This is how Chekhov describes Russian tea drinking: "There comes Nikifor with a large tray. On the tray there are two glasses with silver cup holders, one for the doctor, one for Egorushka. Creamers, sugar with tweezers, circle cut lemon pieces and pastry were all placed around the glasses while observing a strict symmetry…"
