Just Curious....

I have these two Mugs/tankards in the back of my cupboard and am curious as to where ? who ? and what ? They could be Ikea or 'handmade in China' for all I know . I use them for Latte's. They are Amber, 16cm at the highest part of the sloped rim, 24cm around the base and 20cm at the rim. They certainly look handmade. Thanks

Hard to say, but I reckon it's most likely a toss-up between Empoli and Poland.

You're also taking rather a risk using them for hot drinks

Apparently the key to serving hot drinks in glass (according to the instructions I got with a set of Nuutajarvi Irish coffee glasses) is to pour the liquid to the bottom without touching the sides - this means that the thinner glass walls heat fairly equally as it fills up.

or pour it over a spoon

Thanks for the advice, I was worried at first but after a few drinks that goes away I like them being different. Seems to suit me some would say..

Hi,

I found this mug by coincidence, probably the same maker.

http://www.precisensan.com/antikforum/showthread.php?t=23198&highlight=century

They seem to have the same problem as me Empoli had a 'similar' look to these two. http://www.vmglasshouse.com/FrontPagePhoto/552Amber.jpg Dont know if Link is allowed but please delete it if it isn't.

Hi Pete - the links don't take you to an item for sale so they're fine.