Stuart Crystal Ellesmere Fern Engraved Lemonade Set c1938

Description

Heading :  Lemonade jug with six glass tumblers designed by Ludwig Kny
Period : Art Deco 
Date : c1938
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Deep cut engraving with fern leaves and matt cut lenses
Foot : The bases of jug and glasses are engraved Stuart England
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : The Jug is 23cm tall and each glass is 10cm tall with a bowl of 6.5cm diameter
Condition : Excellent  
Restoration : None
Weight : 2404 grams combined weight

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

Ref. Millers 20th Century Glass p.239