Vintage Bohemian-Style Frosted Glass Decanter & 4 Cordial Glasses — Gilt Grape Leaves & Purple Berries, c. 1970s

DESCRIPTION

A five-piece cordial service in frosted and clear glass, decorated with winding gold grape leaves and small purple berries. The decanter rises from a rounded body to a long neck with gold accents and a tall glass stopper, and the four stemmed glasses have gilded rims, frosted lower bowls and faceted stems.

WORTH NOTING

• Five pieces: one decanter with stopper and four cordial glasses
• Frosted and clear glass
• Gold-tone grape leaves with purple berry accents
• Gilded rims and faceted stems
• Bohemian-style decoration; maker and origin not established
• Partially peeling label near the decanter neck

MEASUREMENTS

• Decanter approx. 14" H including stopper × 5" diameter
• Cordial glasses approx. 5.5" H × 2.5" rim diameter each

CONDITION

Good pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. Some rubbing to the gold decoration is visible. Minor specks or residue are present, and a label near the decanter neck is partially peeling. No obvious chips or cracks are visible in the photographs.

STYLE NOTES

Bring it out for port and a cheese board, and let the gold vines catch the candlelight.

FROM THE HOUSE

Grapes on the glass are a fair hint as to what belongs inside.

A useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell