Deep Purple-to-Clear Rhine Wine

FSG2507

Condition: BTEF

Price: $250.00

Description:

Deep purple-cut-to-clear -- a very intense color that is rarely seen.  Val Saint Lambert created this Rhine wine that stands 7 5/8-inches tall and has a top diameter of 2 7/8-inches.  Page 130 of J. Michael Pearson's book, "Encyclopedia of American Cut & Engraved Glass, Vol. III" shows two of these wines, one in 'cranberry' and the other in 'blue.'  They are labeled "Rhine Wines"...in Arcadia-type design."  Collectors thought these wines were of American origin for years; however, relative recent catalog information proved they were made by Val Saint Lambert.

The wine is expertly-cut on an excellent blank and the scalloped base has a 16-point hobstar.  The cutting is deep and very well polished.