Late 19th Century Rare Bijou-Scale Uniform Set of 6 Matching 19th Century Cut-to-Clear Cordials on Base Tray For Sale

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Late 19th Century Rare Bijou-Scale Uniform Set of 6 Matching 19th Century Cut-to-Clear Cordials on Base Tray

Name: Late 19th Century Rare Bijou-Scale Uniform Set of 6 Matching 19th Century Cut-to-Clear Cordials on Base Tray
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Rare Bijou-Scale Uniform Set of 6 Matching 19th Century Cut-to-Clear Cordials on Base Tray

A spectacular, investment-grade 7-piece partial French-market … Read more Rare Bijou-Scale Uniform Set of 6 Matching 19th Century Cut-to-Clear Cordials on Base Tray

A spectacular, investment-grade 7-piece partial French-market liqueur service suite, circa 1880. This rare collection stands out as a bijou, textbook example of premium Bohemian Cased Overlay glass artistry.

Rather than common etched or cheap "flash" glass, these six matching 3.25-inch cordial glasses feature a thick outer jacket of molten opaque white milk glass physically fused over a heavy clear crystal core. Blown by hand with an impressive, lightweight thinness, these cordials showcase the graceful weight balance characteristic of elite 19th-century European glasshouses. Master glass artisans deeply wheel-cut through the dense white skin to expose the brilliant clear glass windows beneath, creating a beautiful sculptural dimension. You can visually see the geometric depth where the white casing sharply stops at the top of the beautifully faceted, diamond-cut clear stems.

Engineered not for ostentatious pretension, but for the refined hosting of intimate country estates, this partial suite features a highly desirable, perfectly uniform pattern across all six pieces. Each glass showcases a matching, elegant grape cluster and vine motif running along the lower bowl, perfectly framed by a classic upper rim border featuring eight crisp milk-glass "coin spot" discs (deeply wheel-cut punty windows) and smaller accent grape bunches.

The entire matching collection is beautifully anchored by the original charmingly patinated wood-framed tray, which protects an idyllic monochrome lithograph print of a European rural cottage scene under glass. This rare, cabinet-scale set is perfect for immediate use on a luxury bar cart, a vanity setup, or as a premier focal display in a traditional curio cabinet.

Dimensions:

Cordial Glass Height: 3.25 inches
Cordial Glass Rim Diameter: 1.25 inches
Tray Dimensions: 9.5-inches Long x 8.0 inches Wide See less

Dimensions: 1.25ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 3.25ʺH

Styles: Boho Chic; French Country; Gothic

Period: Late 19th Century

Country of Origin: Czechia

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Blown Glass; Crystal

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Transparent

Condition Notes: Good Antique Condition – This elite partial set consists of 6 matching cased art glass cordial glasses and 1 matching … moreGood Antique Condition – This elite partial set consists of 6 matching cased art glass cordial glasses and 1 matching tray. All 6 cordials are structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or fleabites to the glass edges. Four of the glasses feature completely uniform overlay application, while two glasses exhibit minor, original factory characteristics within the white casing itself—the structural glass underneath remains entirely smooth and intact. One glass features a tiny, localized skip in the white casing overlay near the top lip, alongside two minute, original dark carbon furnace inclusions permanently embedded within a clear cut window nearby. A second glass showcases a slight variance in the cutting wheel depth, causing the white casing border to appear beautifully asymmetrical in one section. Rather than flaws, these micro-variations were universally expected and allowed in 19th-century luxury glasshouses due to the intensive, hand-crafted artisan work involved. They stand as the unique, authenticating hallmarks of a master craftsman’s hand-wheel labor, completely distinguishing this 140+ year-old suite from modern, machine-made reproductions. Importantly, these original casing nuances have no impact on the structural integrity or functionality of the suite, serving only as honest, beautiful indicators of its antique heritage. The front of the wood-framed lithograph tray is visually beautiful and structurally sound. The reverse side features its original antique solid-wood backboard. The backboard contains its historic central alignment hole, confirming its origin as the locking mechanical base from a luxury 19th-century cave à liqueur cabinet suite. The perimeter displays honest, age-related flaking to its historic paper lining, which has been stabilized with clear tape by a previous owner to preserve the fragments. The set remains completely ready for immediate display or use. less

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