Description:

Theresienthal, Germany. Set of Six Crystal aperitif glasses with Gilt Minton Border, circa 1950s.

Set of six crystal aperitif 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. 10 cm, D. 7 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.