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

Set of 11 wine glasses, 11.5 cm high x 7.4 cm in diameter, and a bottle with stopper, 26.5 cm high x 10.5 cm in diameter. Made of refined, clear Venetian mouth-blown glass, each glass features a charming hand-engraved, frosted design evocative of the sophisticated styles of the 18th century. The engraved motifs, with interlacing patterns, leaves, scrolls, and noble figures, lend timeless appeal that is sure to catch the eye on any occasion. Perfect for enhancing your evenings and making your table service impeccable, these glasses are an elegant addition to your collection. Their classic beauty makes them ideal for any event, from formal dinners to more intimate gatherings. The glasses are part of the S.I.V.A. (Società Industrie Vetrarie Artistiche) M. Indovino Venezia glassware collection and are Italian glass antiques and collectibles, dating approximately to the first decade of the 20th century. They are decorated with acid-etched designs, wheel engraving, or themed details and finishing. The glasses have a slightly flared shape (an inverted truncated cone) and rest on a thick, sturdy base with a ring. The decoration is in the Baroque style, featuring an engraving of a lady with a knight. SIVA Glassworks, founded and run in Venice during the 20th century (with particularly active and acclaimed production in the first half of the century, around the 1910s–1930s), was Mario Indovino’s company, specializing in the creation of high-quality artistic glassware and table services. SIVA was renowned for its expertise in acid etching and hand-finishing. This technique produced the distinctive cameo effect, velvety and softly shaded, ideal for dynamic botanical and leafy figures (such as the juggler/dancer on the balloon-shaped goblet). The pieces bore the original paper label: an oval or rectangular label reading SIVAM INDOVINO VENEZIA. They are highly sought after in the market for antiques and collectible fine art glass.