SOLD – Four Josephinenhutte Opaque Colour Twist Wine Glasses

Description

Heading : Four Josephinenhutte Wine Glasses
Date : c1900
Period : Late 19^th century
Origin : Silesia
Colour : Clear with coloured stems
Bowl : Tullip  
Bowl Features : Engraved with fruiting vine. petal and notch cutting to base
Stem : Six sided pedestal
Stem Features : Two red/white and two green/white opaque twists  
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Type : Lead
Size : 7 3/8 inches tall with a 2 3/4 inch bowl and 2 13/16 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 512 grams set

Additional Information : The Josephinehutte glassworks was founded by the famous Franz Pohl in 1842 and went on to produce outstanding Venetian inspired designs over a 100 years period. We have had many fine examples over the years. however this set is by far the best to date. the engraving and cutting is both of the highest standard.