This EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) water goblet in the Loop pattern, was made in America, c.1860-1870. It stands 5 inches high with a 3 inch opening, and is made of lead glass.
A tinker made a metal replacement base, sometime in the late 1880s to early 1900s, after the original base broke off. Judging by the advanced rust, it must have been neglected for some time. It now sits on a shelf alongside other glass goblets with inventive repairs, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they exchange war stories when I’m not around.
This goblet with the same Loop pattern still has its original base, but looks quite common next to my stalwart survivor.
Photo courtesy of the Early American Pattern Glass Society
Tags: American, EAPG, metal base
Andrew, the makedo almost looks like it is the top of a hogscraper!
Yes Joy, I believe it is. Many hogscrapers were used as instant replacement bases.