Ruby Cut Crystal Hock Glasses with Peacock and Starburst Cutting, 1950, Set of 6

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Description

A group of six vintage ruby cut-to-clear crystal hock glasses, comprising five matching examples attributed to Val Saint Lambert and … Read more A group of six vintage ruby cut-to-clear crystal hock glasses, comprising five matching examples attributed to Val Saint Lambert and one coordinating companion with a different bowl cut.

The five matching glasses are decorated with peacock-feather-style fans, oval eye motifs and diamond-cut panels. The companion glass features radiating floral/starburst decoration within crossing bands and diamond sections. Its maker remains unidentified.

All six glasses are crystal. Their ruby bowls are supported by elongated clear stems with faceted surfaces, oval details and fine notched cutting. Circular feet with radiating decoration complete the tall, balanced form.

The shared colour, proportions and related stem construction unite the six glasses visually, while the different bowl decoration gives the companion its individual character. The group is offered as a composed set of five matching glasses and one coordinating example.

Val Saint Lambert, attributed, for the five peacock-cut glasses. Maker unidentified for the floral/starburst companion. “Peacock” and “floral/starburst” describe the decoration; the original factory cut names are unconfirmed.

Details

• Period: Vintage; precise production date unconfirmed
• Material: Crystal
• Colour: Ruby red and clear
• Height: Approximately 21 cm each
• Rim diameter: Approximately 8 cm each
• Weight: Approximately 227 g each
• Number of pieces: 6

Condition

One of the five peacock-cut glasses has a minuscule chip on the inside edge of the rim. The other four peacock-cut glasses and the floral/starburst companion are in good condition, with no other damage noted.

The sixth glass has a different bowl cut, as illustrated in the photographs. See less