Gilde glas
Port Glass
1930 (designed), 1930s (manufactured)
1930 (designed), 1930s (manufactured)
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The 'Gilde glass' is a Dutch design classic. It was designed in 1930 by A.D. Copier (1901-1991) at the Leerdam Glassworks, in collaboration with the Association of Dutch Wine Merchants [Vereeniging van Nederlandse Wijnhandelaren]. It was originally designed and produced in three sizes, two for wine and one for port, and marked on the foot with a special etched monogram. The glasses were designed to be functional. The stem, for instance, is tall enough to hold the glass between three fingers and thumb while the shape of the bowl ensures maximum contact between the wine and oxygen in the air, while retaining the bouquet. The simple, austere shape of the glass is typical for Dutch design of the period. Today, Gilde is still produced, both by hand and in a fully automated process.
Object details
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| Title | Gilde glas (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Blown clear colourless glass, etched mark |
| Brief description | Colourless port-glass, ovoid bowl, straight stem and round flat foot, etched mark 'VNWL', designed by Andries Copier, 1930, made by Leerdam glassworks, Netherlands, 1930-1940 |
| Physical description | Blown wine-glass made of clear colourless glass. Ovoid bowl, straight stem, and round flat foot. On the foot an etched mark with monogram, 'VNWL'. No pontil mark. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'VNWL' (etched mark with monogram, on the foot) |
| Credit line | Given by Hugo van Win |
| Summary | The 'Gilde glass' is a Dutch design classic. It was designed in 1930 by A.D. Copier (1901-1991) at the Leerdam Glassworks, in collaboration with the Association of Dutch Wine Merchants [Vereeniging van Nederlandse Wijnhandelaren]. It was originally designed and produced in three sizes, two for wine and one for port, and marked on the foot with a special etched monogram. The glasses were designed to be functional. The stem, for instance, is tall enough to hold the glass between three fingers and thumb while the shape of the bowl ensures maximum contact between the wine and oxygen in the air, while retaining the bouquet. The simple, austere shape of the glass is typical for Dutch design of the period. Today, Gilde is still produced, both by hand and in a fully automated process. |
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| Accession number | C.22-2004 |
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| Record created | April 26, 2004 |
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