Art Deco Lauscha or Bimini Lampwork Liqueur Glasses, 1920, Set of 5

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A rare set of three (photo shows five, however there are only three remaining as a set) delicate Art Deco … Read more A rare set of three (photo shows five, however there are only three remaining as a set) delicate Art Deco lampwork liqueur glasses, attributed to Lauscha or Bimini, dating to circa 1920–1930. Each hand-blown glass features a rich cobalt blue bowl and circular foot joined by an exceptionally intricate clear twisted stem. Suspended within the stem is a miniature fruiting grapevine, meticulously formed in lampworked glass with green leaves and clusters of opaque white grapes. The finely executed internal decoration demonstrates the remarkable technical skill required of the glassmaker, with the fragile vines and individual fruits seemingly floating between the twisted supports. Subtle optic moulding to the bowls provides an additional decorative effect. This distinctive style of lampworked glass was produced by Bimini as well as workshops around Lauscha in Thuringia, Germany, and distinguishing between individual makers can be difficult without a documented mark. The attribution is therefore presented as Lauscha/Bimini rather than to a specific workshop. A wonderfully preserved and highly decorative group of early 20th-century European art glass. Material: Hand-blown and lampworked glass Overall Measurements (set displayed together): Height: 3.5 in (8.9 cm) Width: Approx. 6.5 in (16.5 cm) Depth: Approx. 2 in (5.1 cm) Individual Glass: Height: 3.5 in (8.9 cm) Width: 2 in (5.1 cm) Depth: 2 in (5.1 cm) Set comprises: 3 liqueur glasses Period: Circa 1920–1930 Origin: Germany, attributed Condition: Exceptional antique condition, with all three glasses reported to be free from significant damage. See less