Topic: Etched crystal goblet / vase ID

[Keith Mick]

Hi folks
Couldn't resist this gorgeous etched twin handled goblet, well made and superbly decorated. Found at local car boot this morning and purchased cheep. Etched one side with a bird of prey and a mountain scene on the other. No great age, I'm thinking 1980s 90s perhaps due to great condition.
It's about 15.5cm tall and just under 10cm across the bowl rim.
Anyone have an idea on the maker, it is unsigned.
Cheers
Keith

[Paul S.]

can't really see clear enough Keith  -  take it that this is an acid job rather than the wheel?  -  looks very good.      Has the appearance of a loving cup  -  which is described as a shared drinking container traditionally used at weddings and banquets  -  but sorry not the faintest idea as to attribution etc.      I think this guy does more than cheep

[Keith Mick]

Hi Paul
I think it may be acid or some combination of acid and mechanical means but no it's not wheel engraved. I may have stumbled across the maker but I'm hoping someone else will suggest them. It's gorgeous work and very well made so I'm happy anyway!
Cheers
Keith

[Ekimp]

Hi, looks to me that it has been engraved with rotary tools in a drill, the engraving looks relatively shallow. Lesley Pyke shows the type of tools and technique https://www.lesleypyke.com/techniques/

It looks quite well done, an independent artist may well have purchased the blank to engrave.

[Keith Mick]

Hi Ekimp
Just taken a look at her site. Incredible work, looks like similar sort of thing. Sadly mines not signed.
Thanks for the insight
Cheers
Keith

[Keith Mick]

Hi
Having searched around I now believe this to be a Cumbria Crystal piece. Have found one or two examples online and the sizes seem a match. Still no idea who the engraver was, would it be in house or purchased blank?
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Keith

[Lustrousstone]

Cumbria Crystal blow their own stuff: https://cumbriacrystal.com/. Some but not all their people are given on the website but of course things change over time. It's worth a visit if you are up that way

[Keith Mick]

Hi Lustrousstone
Have taken a look at their site, very expensive quality stuff!
One engraved piece with a different design but same body shape was marked 1980 and the engraver's name. No idea how long they produced this shape so maybe difficult tracking down the engraver.
Thanks for your help
Keith

[Ekimp]

Possibly Patrick McMahon https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185936221576

https://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,42002.0.html

[Keith Mick]

Hi Ekimp, looks like a good possibility. Bird of prey and mountain scenery.
Thanks for the idea.
Cheers
Keith