~ TRAUBE ~
Presented for your consideration is a cut-to-clear crystal brandy / cognac snifter in a lovely deep COBALT BLUE / ROYAL BLUE. Cut into the mouth blown cupola are Xs, fans, hypotrochoid stars, grapes and leaves above a ring of six coin dots. The short clear pulled stem leads down to a clear rayed base.
This full lead (24% PbO) crystal hock-style snifter is a vintage German piece produced by F. X. Nachtmann Bleikristallwerke GmbH, Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab, Bavaria. The pattern is called TRAUBE (Grape) and is probably the most sought-after traditional German crystal pattern. It is in excellent condition. There are no nicks, dings, chips, scratches nor repairs. The base is marked with an etched letter N topped by a crown.
Height: 4 1/8 inches Diameter rim: 2 1/4 inches Diameter base: 2 3/4 inches Weight: 11.5 ounces
Please be assured that I will pack this piece with the utmost of care in tissue paper and bubble wrap to make sure that it arrives safely in your home. I have lived in |