Antique Brandy Glass Warmer Silver Plated Burner

Approximate dimensions

  • Height: 113mm (4.4")
  • Burner diameter: 65mm (2.6")

Condition

  • Good with marks indicative of both age and usage. Naturally tarnished. We have left the tarnishing on. You may wish to polish this away depending upon preference.

This vintage piece, the Antique Brandy Glass Warmer Silver Plated Burner, is designed to warm brandy or other liqueurs before consumption. It comprises a silver-plated burner with a wick, likely unused, and comes with a silver-plated cap connected to one branch via a chain to prevent misplacement.

Primarily used for beverages such as brandy, cognac, armagnac, sake, and sambucca, it works by placing the glass containing the liquor atop the warmer, allowing gentle heat to elevate the drink to an optimal tasting temperature.

While lacking identifiable maker's branding, the piece exhibits signs of age and use, including natural tarnishing which can be polished away based on preference.

In summary, this item serves as a functional and historically intriguing artifact, reflecting a bygone era of leisurely drink preparation and enjoyment.

Item specifics:

  • Type: Brandy Glass Warmer
  • Material: Silver Plated
  • Height: 113mm (4.4")
  • Burner diameter: 65mm (2.6")