Trick Glasses: Devious Drinking Devices

A fascinating and fun look at the comical, ingenious world of Renaissance trick glasses

At the end of the 16th century, ingeniously designed glasses created for various drinking games began to appear in Europe. The glasses stimulated a sense of togetherness, provided entertainment value and, of course, encouraged drunkenness. The tricks varied significantly: some were quite overt--unusually shaped glasses such as a boot,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9462087733
• ISBN13: 9789462087736
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Nai010 Publishers
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 4.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.8" x 12.0"