Dating from the early-twentieth century are five delightful “verre de cure” glasses with woven straw carrying pouches with leather straps.
"Verre de cure" glasses, often associated with Vichy, France, have a fascinating history tied to the town's renowned thermal springs. Vichy, famous for its healing waters, has been a spa destination since Roman times. The term "verre de cure" translates to "spa glass" or "cure glass" and refers to the glasses used to drink the thermal water as part of a health regimen prescribed at the spa. A doctor would prescribe a certain dosage of healing water from a natural source and the glass was used for measuring and drinking.
As each of the glasses have measures on them, they would be great to use as charming measuring cups in the kitchen or as water glasses in a guest bathroom.
These come from the personal collection of Patricia and Walter Wells' home in Provence. Patricia collected them over the years as she says she loves the story and thinks it’s a fun collection! (We agree!)
Patricia notes that one of the original glasses was broken so only 4 of the 5 glasses fit inside the little carry baskets.
Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Biggest basket approx. overall 4¾" high x 4¾" wide x 3½" deep.
Biggest basket approx. overall 12cm high x 12cm wide x 9cm deep.
