Antique Liquor Glasses from Josephinenhütte, Set of 3

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Crystal liqueur coupes on a very long stem with twisted air (de. Luftfiligree), set of 3. The glasses were made … Read more Crystal liqueur coupes on a very long stem with twisted air (de. Luftfiligree), set of 3. The glasses were made between 1990 and 1919. Each glass is hand-blown from crystal with an overlay and features an integrated air twist in the stem. The elaborate decor is hand-polished. All precise cuttings are made by hand. These glasses are a fascinating masterpiece of drinking glass art!

In 1841, the landlords Schaffgotsch founded a third glassworks in the Weißbachtal district, which was opened on 7 July 1842 and named the ''Josephinenhütte''. Until 1882 its manager was Franz Pohl, a son-in-law of the last Prussian. The Josephinenhütte developed into the most important industrial enterprise in the town and was owned by the Schaffgotsch family until 1923. In the same year, it was merged with the Heckertschen Glassworks in Petersdorf and the Hermsdorf company Neumann & Staebe to form the ''Josephinenhütte A. G.'', which remained in operation until 1945 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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