Set of Six Stuart Crystal Ellesmere Cut Port Glasses c1938

Description

Heading : Six port or sherry glasses designed by Ludwig Kny marked “Stuart England” on base
Period : George VI
Date : Designed 1938
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Deep cut engraving with fern leaves and matt cut lenses
Stem : Verticle bands of slice cuts
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Polished.
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  10.2cm tall with a bowl of 5cm and foot of 5.5cm 
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 569 grams

Chief designer at Stuart Crystal during the Art Deco Period Ludwig Kny developed his own distinct style.  the Ellesmere pattern being one of his favourite designs.

Ref. Millers 20th Century Glass p.239