A vintage clear glass wine bottle coaster of cylindrical form, featuring a wheel-engraved continuous frieze of grapevines, frosted leaves, and hanging grape clusters. Designed with a thick, flat base and upright straight sides, this functional tableware piece is designed to securely hold a standard wine bottle and catch drips during service.

Historical & Style Details

• Material / Technique: Wheel-engraved and etched clear glass
• Decorative Details: Continuous grapevine band with frosted leaves, detailed grape clusters, and curling tendrils
• Colour & Surface: Clear glass with frosted/acid-etched details
• Condition: Excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or major scratching; light shelf wear to the underside of the base

History

Wine bottle coasters, historically known as bottle slides, became popular in the late 18th century to protect polished dining tables from wine stains and to allow bottles to be slid easily across the table. Glass examples with wheel-engraved grape and vine motifs became highly popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, reflecting the classical association of Bacchus and viticulture with wine service.