S.I.V.A. - Drinking set (12) - Glass

Set of 11 dessert wine (passito) or liqueur glasses, height 7.4 x diameter 5.5 cm, and a bottle with stopper, height 26.5 x diameter 10.5 cm. Made in refined transparent blown glass mouth-blown Venetian, each glass offers an enchanting hand-satin etched design, recalling the sophisticated styles of the 18th century. The etched motifs, with interlaces, leaves, swirls and noble figures, confer a timeless charm that will captivate attention on any occasion. Perfect to enhance your evenings and make the service impeccable, these glasses represent an elegant complement to your collection. Their classical beauty makes them ideal for any event, from formal dinners to more intimate moments. The stemware belongs to the crystal: S.I.V.A. (Società Industrie Vetrarie Artistiche) M. Indovino Venezia are objects of Italian antique glass collecting and connoisseurship, dating roughly to the first decade of the 20th century. Decorated with acid work, wheel engravings or details and finishes themed. The glasses have a slightly flared shape (inverted cone trunk) resting on a thick and robust base with a ring. The decoration is in Baroque style with the engraving of a lady with a cavalier. Vetreria SIVA, founded and directed in Venice during the 20th century (with production particularly active and appreciated in the first half of the century, around the 1910s-1930s), the company of Mario Indovino specialized in creating artistic glasses and high-quality table sets. SIVA was famous for its mastery in acid engraving and hand finishes. This technique allowed the characteristic cameo, velvety and slightly shaded effect, perfect for vegetal figures, foliate and dynamic (such as the juggler/dancer on the balloon cup). The pieces bore the original paper label: an oval or rectangular label with the inscription SIVAM INDOVINO VENEZIA. Highly sought after in the market of antiques and fine artistic glass collecting.