15th–16th Century Style Forest Glass Goblet with Prunts Medieval Drinkware- Second Quality

This hand-blown goblet Forest Glass Goblet evokes the rustic elegance of 15th–16th century European drinking vessels, particularly those produced in the Bohemian, German, and English forest glasshouses. Known historically as Römer or Krautstrunk style goblets, these vessels were crafted using local wood ash and sand, resulting in a distinctive green-tinted soda-lime glass known as forest glass.

The applied prunts—the decorative, bubbled knobs around the stem—weren’t just ornamental; they gave drinkers a solid grip even with greasy hands at medieval feasts. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, these features were common in glassmaking hubs across England (notably in Sussex) and Germany, where free-blown and mold-blown techniques created a variety of goblets for both nobility and common folk alike.

This style flourished especially in England after the mid-1500s, where wood-fired furnaces and Venetian influence led to glassware with increasingly refined profiles—but the prunted goblet remained a timeless classic of functional medieval design.

MEASUREMENTS: Approximate

• Height: 16 cm (6.3 in)
• Max Width: 8.8 cm (3.46 in)
• Inner Diameter (Cuff): 7.3 cm (2.87 in)
• Depth: 15 cm (5.9 in)

(Slight variations may occur due to hand-finishing)

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Wash by hand with mild soap

• Do not use in dishwashers or microwaves

• Avoid extreme temperature shifts

• Store away from direct sunlight to preserve color

 

NOTE ON GLASS

This goblet is made using a historic-style soda-lime composition known for its slight green tint. The prunts are applied by hand, and small bubbles or waves may appear, these are authentic signs of medieval glass working techniques.