Set of 2 top NEW Russian European Cut Crystal Tea Glasses 8.5 oz. w/metal glass holders (podstakannik) suitable for hot/cold liquids

top SET OF 2 Traditional Russian tea-glass holders "podstakannik", meaning "pod" - under and "stakan" - glass. It has been traditionally used during travel in railroad cars for tea drinking so as not to hold the hot glass with your bare hands. It has become a status symbol. It's made of material which doesn't rust or stain and is dishwasher safe.
Also, 2 Beautiful 250ml traditional Russian cut crystal drinking glasses suitable for hot drinks as well as cold drinks. It fits the Russian tea glass holder "podstakannik" . The design on the glass is identical to the rest of the crystal collection offered in our store so you can keep adding to your set and it will always match. The glass is slightly tapered from top to bottom measuring 2.5" top diam. x 2 3/4" bottom diam. x 4 1/4" high. Makes a beautiful statement at your dinner table and in your glass showcase.
An old Russian tradition of tea drinking during a long train ride required being able to hold a glass filled with hot tea. These glasses fit a metal glass holder "podstakannik" or they can be used by themselves. A beautiful design on the glass is sure to decorate your dinner table. The holders "podstakannik" are designed in the old tradition and are dishwasher safe. The glasses fit the holders perfectly as they were designed as a set.