Drinking set (7) - Crystal

Rare set of 7 mouth-blown crystal flute goblets, wheel-cut, of which two have silver bases. Flared trumpet shape with vertical panels running along the body, narrowing toward the base before widening slightly again in the lower part of the bowl. The stem features a prominent, faceted geometric knop (the central sphere with a diamond-cut or hinge-cut). This is a classic feature, often present in 19th- and early 20th-century glassware, which contributed to light refraction and a secure grip. The base has a stepped foot that leads to a square base. Square bases are a characteristic feature of pressed crystal from traditional European crystal manufactories (such as Baccarat or Val Saint Lambert). In their historical catalogs of the 19th and 20th centuries there are many trumpet glasses with square bases, often attributed to Neoclassical or Napoleon III styles. Measurements: height 20.3 cm, diameter 6.7 cm.