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The glass with a chimney
6 Mar 2012 by Richard Hemming
In their 1998 hit single Feel It, The Tamperer memorably asked their listenership 'What's she gonna look like with a chimney on her?' (Readers unfamiliar with the oeuvre may wish to acquaint themselves with the piece in question here , though I doubt it'll win many new fans.) Anyway, that question has finally been answered in the shape of a new wine goblet produced by Gallic glass-masters Baccarat, a key feature of which is the 'vertical chimney', pictured below (it's the straight bit on the mouth of the vessel). It's called the Château Baccarat, and is a striking bit of design. They are attractive to look at and...

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