Yesterday I went to an invitation only estate sale being held by a company I sometimes advise on request. Grandchildren (aged) were executors for a gentleman who arrived in the U.S. from Germany in 1919 when he was an infant. Family had a nice collection although not much glass overall, some Walther, Moser & Baccarat, all decent. Since I’ve been downsizing the past 8 months I really have not been buying much, but these brilliant cut covered pieces were a bit hard to leave behind even though I really do not buy cut glass. The estate had documentation on most pieces (who, when where) but these were noted as being brought with the family in 1919 from Germany when they arrived & were Austrian & that was all. They are flint, 9” height, 8” diameter, 8 panel blank & weigh 4 ½ lbs each (they are a pair) & the glass is 5/8” thick. They sat for decades on a large black marble fireplace mantle.
The workmanship is the finest I’ve seen in years & my pics cannot accurately convey the quality, cutting is incredibly deep & detailed in every way. Unfortunately I have little to no knowledge about cutting operations in Europe & companies involved so am asking for help as to who may be responsible. I thought of Lobmyer, but my experience with their work is limited. Any opinions are most appreciated.
Thanks
Topic: Austrian Cut Pieces (Read 330 times)
