A vintage cut crystal decanter and six wine glasses with etched cherry motifs.

Description

View A vintage cut crystal decanter and six wine glasses with etched cherry motifs. with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This antique cut and etched crystal wine set features an intricate cherry motif complete with leaves and branches. DECANTER 13” tall. This type of glassware was popular from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, often used for serving spirits and wines on special occasions. DECANTER 13” tall GLASSES 6” tall This antique cut and etched crystal wine set features an intricate cherry motif complete with leaves and branches. The set serves as a highly collectible example of fine European barware, typically consisting of a central spirit decanter and matching 6” wine or sherry glasses.Key Characteristics & Valuation CluesTechnique: The set utilizes a combination of deep geometric cuts around the base, neck, and lower bowls alongside intricate wheel-etched frosting to form the delicate cherry fruit details.Origin: These detailed fruit motifs on high-quality lead crystal are characteristic of mid-20th-century Bohemian (Czech) craftsmanship, or specialized Italian design lines made for regional distilleries Cut glass, particularly lead crystal, has a long history of production in Europe, with regions like Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) and France being renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship. This type of glassware was popular from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, often used for serving spirits and wines on special occasions. The intricate cutting techniques, such as diamond cuts, fan cuts, and floral or fruit motifs, were hallmarks of quality and artistry. Bohemia has been a center for glassmaking for centuries, with its crystal gaining international acclaim for its brilliance and clarity. Similarly, French glassmakers, including those from Lorraine like Val Saint Lambert (though Belgian, it was influenced by and competed with French styles), produced highly decorative and collectible pieces. Such sets were often commissioned or purchased by affluent households as symbols of status and taste. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Barware › Decanters. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Number of Holes

1

Type

Decanter

Shape

Round

Occasion

All Occasions

Color

Clear

Original/Reproduction

Original

Material

Crystal

Set Includes

Glasses, Decanter