Drinking set for 6 (23) - Glass
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
Estimate € 330 - € 380
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Description from the seller
Elegant set of 23 lead glass crystal glasses blown and hand-cut by the prestigious Irish firm Waterford, in the coveted and classic 'Clare' pattern. This design stands out for its intricate geometric diamond-cutting on the base of the goblet, topped with fine vertical cuts in leaf shapes and a spectacular six-sided faceted stem. The lot is ideally structured as an exclusive service for 4 or 5 diners, complemented with additional courtesy pieces and safeguards for future replacements.
Lot breakdown (23 pieces):
6 Water Glasses: ~15.2 cm height.
6 Champagne Cava/Champagne (Flute) Glasses: ~18.4 cm height.
5 Wine Glasses: ~14.3 cm height.
6 Liqueur/Port/Sherry Glasses: 13 cm height.
Condition and Authenticity:
Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or haze from washing. The crystal retains all its characteristic brilliance, a substantial weight and an exceptionally high acoustic resonance to the touch (typical of lead-rich crystal from the brand). The pieces do not bear the acid-etched brand mark because they belonged to series originally labeled with the brand’s gold sticker, removed during washes. Authenticity fully verified and cross-checked using official catalog dimensions, weight, and identical geometric pattern across all four service levels.
Elegant set of 23 lead glass crystal glasses blown and hand-cut by the prestigious Irish firm Waterford, in the coveted and classic 'Clare' pattern. This design stands out for its intricate geometric diamond-cutting on the base of the goblet, topped with fine vertical cuts in leaf shapes and a spectacular six-sided faceted stem. The lot is ideally structured as an exclusive service for 4 or 5 diners, complemented with additional courtesy pieces and safeguards for future replacements.
Lot breakdown (23 pieces):
6 Water Glasses: ~15.2 cm height.
6 Champagne Cava/Champagne (Flute) Glasses: ~18.4 cm height.
5 Wine Glasses: ~14.3 cm height.
6 Liqueur/Port/Sherry Glasses: 13 cm height.
Condition and Authenticity:
Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or haze from washing. The crystal retains all its characteristic brilliance, a substantial weight and an exceptionally high acoustic resonance to the touch (typical of lead-rich crystal from the brand). The pieces do not bear the acid-etched brand mark because they belonged to series originally labeled with the brand’s gold sticker, removed during washes. Authenticity fully verified and cross-checked using official catalog dimensions, weight, and identical geometric pattern across all four service levels.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
23
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Ireland
Colour
Transparent
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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