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Bohemian Crystal Liqueur Set, red crystal cased over clear crystal, engraved — The decanter and its 8 glasses
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Bohemian Crystal Liqueur Set

Bohemia, Late 19th century

€450

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Period
Late 19th century
Origin
Bohemia
Material
Red crystal cased over clear crystal, engraved
Set
1 decanter and 8 glasses

Description

A refined liqueur set in Bohemian red crystal “cased” over clear crystal, with engraved decoration of landscapes and scrolling foliage. Spherical decanter with eight matching glasses.

A spherical decanter with handle and ball stopper, accompanied by eight glasses, in red crystal cased over clear crystal. The engraved decoration — a stag, landscapes, scrolling foliage — reveals the colourless crystal beneath the red layer.

This technique made Bohemian glass famous in the 19th century, from the Biedermeier period onwards: a thin layer of coloured glass is applied over the crystal, then wheel-engraved. Decoration featuring stags, castles and forests was much admired and was also brought home as souvenirs from the spa towns.

A complete and luminous set, for a refined table or bar.