Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Nineteen Pieces


A Collection of Nineteen Pieces of Assorted Clear Cut and Etched Glassware - A collection of nineteen pieces of clear glassware, comprising a variety of stemware and vessels dating from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The group includes a tall champagne flute featuring a diamond-cut faceted stem and a bowl decorated with an etched floral and foliate spray, and a tall tumbler with etched floral and scrollwork decoration. Also included are champagne coupes of varying sizes and depths, some with simple etched borders; several liqueur and cordial glasses in conical, bucket, and flared forms, some exhibiting etched Greek key or floral motifs; and wine glasses with cut-glass bowls featuring vertical ribbing and fan-shaped cuts on faceted, knopped stems. The items demonstrate techniques including hand-blowing, cutting, and etching. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on any of the pieces. The bases are finished with ground and polished or moulded surfaces, with no rough pontil marks present.