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A rummer is a type of drinking glass that originated in Germany and the Netherlands, becoming popular in the 17th century. These glasses are characterized by a large bowl, often elaborately etched or engraved, and a foot. The name "rummer" is derived from the Dutch word "roemer," meaning "person from Rome".12

The traditional Römer design features a hemispherical bowl atop a cylinder, with a hollow foot created by coiling molten glass. These glasses are frequently colored in shades of green and can be engraved with inscriptions. By the 18th century, a similar glass called a rummer was made in England, which evolved into a distinct style with shorter stems and varied bowl shapes.1

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An English goblet called rummer (from “Römer,” not “rum”) was first made similar to the German original but in the 18th century evolved into a very different form. Usually thick and heavy, the glasses have short stems, feet that are sometimes square, and bowls with a variety of shapes.
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An English goblet called rummer (from “Römer,” not “rum”) was first made similar to the German original but in the 18th century evolved into a very different form. Usually thick and heavy, the glasses have short stems, feet that are sometimes square, and bowls with a variety of shapes.
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