The form emerged in the early 18 th century, though the origin of the name is obscure. Chairs of this type were manufactured in large numbers in the Thames Valley in Buckinghamshire, and Windsor may ...

Read more on Beilby glass in our dedicated guide. 18 th Century Drinking Glasses: An illustrated guide by Leonard Bickerton, Antique Collectors' Club, reprinted 2000. The Golden Age of English Glass ...