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Theresienthal, Germany. Set of Six Crystal Wine Glasses with Gilt Minton Border, circa 1950s.
Set of six crystal wine glasses by Theresienthal with decorative 24-karat gold detailing. The model is executed in the Bohemian tradition with faceted stems and richly decorated gold borders.
Origin: Germany.
Manufacturer: Theresienthal.
Material: Crystal glass and 24-karat gold.
Dimensions: H. 12 cm, D. 8 cm.
Period: 1950s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Theresienthal was founded in 1836 near Zwiesel in Bavaria by Bohemian-born glass merchant Franz Steigerwald. The glassworks was named after Queen Therese, wife of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Theresienthal became renowned for luxurious handcrafted crystal and historically supplied glassware to the Bavarian royal household and other European courts. Its production is characterised by traditional techniques including mouth-blowing, cutting, engraving and hand-gilding.
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