In August 1759, George Washington received from London, "3 Salvers, 1 Top piece, 1 dozn Sullibub Glasses, 2 dozen Jellys, 1 dozen Sweet Meat ditto [glasses], [and] 2 dozn Baskets." Together, this glassware formed one of the most stunning centerpieces of the day - a pyramid of round glass salvers displaying a variety of specialized forms filled with tempting desserts. At its pinnacle was placed a top glass with a capacious bowl intended to hold a preserved orange or other fruit. Washington's "Top piece" likely resembled this tall stemmed glass.