Cathy,
I think it is possible that "Roman glass" may have been ancient glass in the
bedroom or the deceased may have been told it was Roman glass.  The value of
$1.00 argues against this interpretation, but the glass may have been
damaged and worth very little.  I checked through a few books I have on
glass and I could find no reference to "Roman glass" other than references
to the ancient material.
Allen
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Date: Friday, September 06, 2002 1:40 PM
Subject: "roman glass"


>HISTARCHers:
>
>I recently found the probate inventory of a madam that died in 1912. In one
>of the bedrooms of one of her two brothels was something called a "roman
>glass." I have reason to believe the bedroom was NOT being used by a
>prostitute, but rather by a cook or other servant.
>
>However, I haven't been able to determine what a "roman glass" was. I
>really don't think she would have left an ancient souvenier in the cook's
>bedroom. Besides, the value was only $1.00, and nothing else she owned was
>very valuable.
>
>Anyone have any clues?
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>
>Cathy Spude
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