Goblet beer glass boot-shaped made of colourless transparent glass. To drink from it without spilling, hold the toe of the boot out until the air is expelled.
There is a legend that a German general promised his soldiers he would drink beer from his boot if they won the battle. After their victory, he ordered a glass mug to be made in the shape of a boot so that he wouldn’t have to drink from a dirty shoe.
Germany, late 19th century.
Height: 14.5 cm, diameter: 6 cm, length: 10.5 cm. Volume: 200 ml.
Several small chips on the edges, a chip near the toe.
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