The Victorians were very fond of entertaining and loved to have a glass or piece of pottery for every occasion or use. Elaborate dessert were popular at the time, and custard cups would be part of this course.
 
Custard cups are small glasses usually with a tiny handle and would be used to serve such desserts as lemon posset or sylabub.
 
These 4 glasses are very nicely made with hand cut panels to the bowl, sitting on a fine stem above a simple foot, and hand blown handle.
 
Very good condition
 
Dimensions: 8cm high with a bowl of 5.5cm diameter.