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Are cordial glasses the same as shot glasses?
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No, cordial glasses are not the same as shot glasses. Typically, cordial glasses feature stems, while shot glasses do not. Normally, people use cordial glasses for serving liqueurs and dessert wines. Shot glasses are generally meant for hard spirits. Shop a range of antique and vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Opaque Twist Cordial Glass
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An opaque twist cordial glass.
England, circa 1760.
Measures: Height: 16 cm (6 1/4").
Category
Antique 1760s Barware
Materials
Glass
Crystal Aperitif Cordial Glasses
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) colorful crystal aperitif or cordial glasses with teardrop cut design, circa mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Barware
Materials
Crystal
$450 / set
Double Series Air Twist Cordial Glass
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A double series air twist cordial glass.
England, circa 1750.
Measures: height: 16.5 cm (6 1/2").
Category
Antique 18th Century Barware
Materials
Glass
Platinum Rimmed Cordial Glasses- Set of 8
Located in Denton, TX
Platinum Rimmed Cordial Glasses- Set of 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Platinum
A Georgian Pedestal Stem Cordial Glass, c1760
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Georgian Pedestal Stem Cordial Glass, c1760
Additional information:
Period : George II- George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Rib moulded round funnel.
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Glass
Materials
Glass
Georgian Cordial glass with Opaque Twist Stem c1760
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cordial glass with opaque twist stem c1760
Period : George II / George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Thickened round funnel
Stem : Multi spiral opaque...
Category
Antique 1760s British Georgian Glass
Materials
Glass


