Noppenglas

A term (also known as a nupped glass) for jugs and beakers made of glass with knobs (protrusions) melted onto the outside for a better grip. This meant that they could not slip out of the hand so easily, even with greasy fingers. Until the end of the 14th century, the knobs had a snail-like shape, after which they became more pointed. In the 19th century, the knobs were then very small and the glasses were also known as "wart cups". In terms of texture, the Roman glass and the glass known as " Geripptes" in Hesse are similar. The Dubbeglas and the Mainzer Stange have indentations rather than elevations for the same purpose.

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