celery vase

English edit

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Etymology edit

It has been claimed that the name was given to avoid the higher taxes on decorative glassware that did not apply to practical household ware.

Noun edit

celery vase (plural celery vases)

(historical) A tall glass vase of the Victorian era, ostensibly to store and serve celery stalks.

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