A Pair of Rare Signed J Palme Engraved Rock Crystal Glasses for Thomas Webb c1905

Heading : A Pair of J Palme Engraved Rock Crystal Wine Glasses for Thomas Webb
Period : Victoria- Edward VII
Origin : Thomas Webb
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Lipped round funnel. signed J Palme
Stem :Slice cut
Foot : Conical  petal shaped and engraved
Pontil : Broad polished. acid etched mark Webb
Glass Type : Lead glass
Size :  Height 11.8
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight: 321 grams

Additional Information : Franz Josef Palme was a Bohemian wheel engraver from Steinschönau who joined Thomas Webb & Co in 1882. Palme helped to give Stourbridge its reputation for the highest quality of glass engraving.

References : For an exmaple of J.Palme engraving please see – 20th Century Brittish Glass by Charles R.Hajdamach – Page 241 plate 503

See Victoria and Albert Museum accession C.31-1975