Tiki Central / Collecting Tiki / Why do vintage mugs have concave bottoms?
Post #264759 by Swanky on Mon, Nov 6, 2006 6:39 AM
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There are still many glasses, etc. today that have a large concave bottom. I think it is simply to control the amount of liquid it holds. Most glasses are meant to hold an 8 ounce cocktail. A large tiki mug, with a flat bottom, might end up as an 11 ounce mug. I won't say it is to cheat you, but it is to make sure you don't think you are cheated. If I serve you an 8 ounce drink in a 10 ounce mug, you will complain.
[ Edited by: Swanky 2006-11-07 09:26 ] |
