Cristallerie Empoli - Drinking set (10) - Crystal

Set of 10 liquor glasses in light crystal with superior ringing, transparent, mouth-blown, characterized by refined workmanship and richly detailed decorations. The cup features a flared trumpet or open tulip shape, an optical form that helps reflect light. The central part of the cup is embellished with an intricate engraving (probably acid-etched or diamond-ground). The motif depicts a series of decorative arches topped with stylized lilies and small flowers, with a honeycomb or scale pattern (resembling a pinecone or a geometric surface) filling the lower part of the design. The stem is smooth, solid, slender and slightly flared upward and downward, neatly joining the flat circular base. The era suggests a dating in the first half of the 20th century, more precisely between the late 1920s and the 1930s. This clean yet richly inscribed style is typical of the period encompassing Art Deco. The shape of the goblet and the type of engraving strongly recall the productions of the famous prestigious manufactories of the historic glassworks of Empoli (Florence), Oasis model. A service of the highest luxury. It could have been a ceremonial service, a wedding gift for an important family, or an exclusive customized line for a grand hotel, a private club, or a noble house. Size: height 9.1 cm x diameter 5.4 cm.