This Bee egg cup/liquor glass is classic, sturdy and versatile. The bee was chosen by Napoleon during his coronation as his symbol and was used on fabrics, carpets, and flags. Both casual and elegant drink ware will compliment any table for serving eggs for breakfast or a liquor, it is also dishwasher safe. The pieces are fired at very high temperatures producing an exceptional quality glass that is both crystal clear and durable. A pressure seam is sometimes visible, which is the mark left by the mould in which the glass is pressed. It is the characteristic of pressed machine glass, symbolizing its French heritage.