SOLD – Stromberg / Strombergshyttan Silver Topped Ice Blue Glass Decanter

Description

Heading : Stromberg glass decanter
Date : c1960
Period : 20^th Century
Origin : Sweden : Strombergshyttan glassworks
Colour : Blueish-silver hue. a characteristic of the Strombergshyttan glass after1933
Stopper : Original matching stopper
Neck : 925  grade silver collar
Body : Arched slice panels  
Base : Signed Stromberg with production code ‘E 38’
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 9 inches tall (inc stopper) and approx. 4 5/8 inches in diameter by 2 7/8 inches
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 1610 grams

Additional Information : The Strombergshyttan glassworks was founded in 1876 formally known as Lindfors glassworks. the name was changed 1933 while under the new management of Edward Stromberg. formerly the head of Orrefors. Gerda and Asta Stromberg were the lead designers along with Gunnar Nylund and Rune Strand until 1976 when the company was sold to Orrefors following a severe fire and financial difficulties.

This decanter has an iced blue hue a characteristic of Stromberg production shorty after Edward Stromberg assumed control and in recruiting his son Eric to assist with product development.