Pair Of Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Glass Plate.

Europe, likely Germany, circa 1860.

This is a RARE and ANTIQUE pair, of Bohemian Ruby Red glass plates.

Most likely done for the Middle East market ( Egyptian, Persian or Turkish ).

Gold and white enamel decoration all over.

Very heavy crystal ( glass ), hand blown and hand polished to nearly perfection.

Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.

Dimensions :

H : 1 inch ( 2.5 cm )

Diameter : 7 inches ( 18 cm )

Weight : first one : 11.5 oz ( 326 grams )

Second : 12 oz ( 340 grams )

Difference in weight reflects the hand blown technique.

The heavy weight is very important to determine the age.

Round shape.

Condition report :

Rubbing to the gold enamel ( specially at the edges ).

White enamel well preserved.

Tiny chips at the edges ( see photos ).

Scratches underside.

No cracks or damage.

Clean and ready to be placed.

GOOD CONDITION