Vintage Pair of Crystal 'Vega Martini' Style Glasses with Satined Lion and Rams Head Decor Art Glass

THE ITEM
This superb set of mid-century craftsmanship is a work of Brazilian Modern design. 

Each coaster is crafted with a beautiful slice of highly polished chalcedony that is blue and white Agate from the Quartz family. The Agate segments are set in a band of polished Rosewood and finished with an accent of Espresso brown velour-felt to protect surfaces. 

The set comes with a lightly fluted Rosewood caddy that is also inlaid with the velour-felt and a further protective layer on the underside of the base. This high-quality set makes a great addition to the lounge or kitchen for everyday drinks or as an elegant wine, champagne or cocktail coasters set.

CONDITION
Very Good. No chips, cracks or repairs to the coasters or the caddy. There is a minor crack to the rosewood band and velour-felt on one coaster that is commensurable with the age of the set. Mild use wear is most evident to the felting on the underside of the coasters which is again, commensurable with the age of the set and mentioned for completeness. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS
Each coaster: c. 3.6" / 9.2 cm in diameter x c. 0.3" / 0.8 cm thick.
Caddy is c. 2.9" / 7.3 cm in height and c. 4.4" inches / 11.2 cm in diameter (across widest point). Unpackaged weight: c. 0.7 kg / 701 g

NOTES
Set will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM
This stunning set of Modernist pitcher jug and six cups is from the Sesi series and was designed by Erkkitapio Siiroinen for Finnish glassworks Riihimäen Lasi. 

Siiroinen was inspired to create the Sesi series by his friend, which he subsequently named the series in honour of. Siiroinen spent two years experimenting to create the black glass and the Sesi series, which would eventually be launched by Riihimäen Lasi in 1976.

Because the concept of Sesi was so new and innovative at the time (it was very rare to design such a large series in black glass), the launch generated a great deal of interest and was widely noted in the press, the series quickly became popular. 

The glass itself gives the appearance of black but is actually an exceptionally deep shade of Cobalt blue, the blue hue is revealed when under bright light. The rounded forms of the glasses and the jug show off its Modernist design influences and give a beautiful expression of the raw material. 

CONDITION

Excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs for pitcher jug and all cups. Two of the six tumblers bear the original 'Riihimaen Lasi, Made in Finland' label, in use during the 1970s. 

MEASUREMENTS
100 cl. / 1 litre Jug. Height: c. 6.9" / 17.4 cm tall x c. 5.9" / 15 cm (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 4.9" / 12.5 cm. 

15 cl. / 150 ml Cup. Height: c.  4.6" / 11.7 cm  x c. 3.1" / 7.8 cm rim diameter. Base diameter: c. 2.5" / 6.3 cm. 

Unpackaged weight [Full set]: c. 2.2 kg / 2,227 g

NOTES
Set will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Riihimäen Lasi (1910 - 1990). Founded in 1910, Riihimäen Lasi became Finland’s biggest glass manufacturer from the 1920s until the 190s. Chief Designers included Helena Tynell (c. 1946), Nanny Still (c. 1949), and Tamara Aladin (c.1959). These designers pushed the boundaries using multiple glass-forming techniques, including mould-blowing, pressing, centrifugal-casting, and casing, as well as adding stunning decorative details by cutting, engraving, sandblasting and polishing. Sadly, the factory would eventually close in 1990.

Many of Siiroinen's glass series, including Sesi, are very popular among Finnish glass collectors. Siiroinen was known to be a rebellious young designer and it was this attitude that led to some of the most interesting and innovative glass series ever produced in the history of Finnish design.

THE ITEM
These beautiful pieces of Mid Century Modernist pitcher and tumblers are by pottery studio Fritz Van Daalen, Germany.

These high-quality pieces glazed on the exterior with a silky, glossy red that is lightly mottled with brown. The interior is glazed with a glossy white, beautifully contrasting the red.

The forms of the pitcher and tumblers are of an elegantly simple design, staying true to the Modernist design principle of providing an honest and beautiful expression to the natural materials. The form and glaze combination is a rare find, especially in such superb condition.  

A BIT OF HISTORY
Van Daalen Keramiks was founded in 1938 by Fritz van Daalen in Schwäbisch Gmünd and later moved to Aalen in the 1950s, from the mid-1950s Fritz van Daalen's son produced may of the decors. Van Daalen was an outstanding ceramicist who began his craft just before World War 2 however, it is unknown when he retired from his works. 

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs, please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the pitcher is marked with the form number, 'W GERMANY' and the 'Van Daalen' logo.  

MEASUREMENTS
Pitcher Jug: c. 8.8" / 22.3 cm tall x c.  7" / 18 cm wide - from handle,  3.9" / 10 cm diameter across base. Tumblers: 3.5" / 9 cm tall by 2.6" / 6.5 cm diameter. Unpackaged weight (full set): c. 1.7 kg / 1,745 g

NOTES
Set will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

Presenting a set of bold and eye-catching pieces of 1970s Pop Art ceramic by designer Renee Neue. Each piece has been crafted into the abstract goblet form before the vibrant glaze was handpainted.  

The base gloss glaze is a vibrant and deep lime green that is overlaid with encircling of black and cobalt blue. The bands of colour intermingle, creating pale blues, turquoise and deep green. 

Both the shape and the colour palette of the glaze are rare in themselves, as is finding the combination of both elements. These pieces were designed as soup bowls but would suit a variety of uses such as small planters. 

A BIT OF HISTORY

Renée Neue was head of the art department for Hutschenreuther in the 1970s, who had perfected the art of mixing bright, crisp colours with deep earth tones in a series of statement vases for Hutschenreuther Ceramics.

Hutschenreuther was founded in 1814 by Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther in Hohenburg of Northern Bavaria, the manufactory began life producing hand-painted gilded porcelain and was inherited by Hutschenreuther's wife Johanna and their two sons upon his death. Over the years, the company made acquisitions in buying other German porcelain makers: Altrohlau, Arzburg and Tirschenreuth, Königszelt,Silesia.

CONDITION

Excellent. No chips, cracks or scratches, there is gentle crazing on each piece that is commensurable with the age, please see photos as part of the condition report. Base of each piece is marked with the Hutschenreuther Lion and '1814' ceramic stamp. 

MEASUREMENTS

c. 4.1" /  10.5 cm tall (from base to rim) x c. 2.96 / 7.5 cm base diameter. Width (across widest point): c. 4.1" / 10.5 cm 

Unpackaged weight:  1 kg / 1,005 g

NOTES

Ceramics will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM
The 'Kluk Kluk' carafe has become a well-recognised design for Kastrup and Holmegaard glass, it is said that it became known as the Kluk Kluk or 'Cluck Cluck' decanter due to the distinctive sound made when pouring. Just as Gaudi was infamous for creating his designs to become as fitting to the human form as possible, this decanter was designed with a 'pinched waist', making it easy to maintain a grip when in use.

The quality of the glass is evident throughout the lithe yet sturdy form.

CONDITION

Excellent, no damage or evidence of use, there is light wear (such as movement marks on the base of the decanter) which is commensurable with age. Please see photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS 
Per decanter: Height: c. 8.1" / 20.5 cm tall (without stopper) and c. 9.4" / 24 cm tall (with stopper)
Per decanter: Width: 3.3" / 8.5 cm wide (across the base)

Unpackaged weight (both decanters): c. 1.2 kg / 1,228 g

NOTES
Decanters will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Holmegaard was founded in 1823 after Count Christian Danneskjold-Samsøe petitioned the Danish king for permission to build a glassworks. He died before permission was granted. However, when permission was finally received in 1825, his widow Countess Henriette Danneskjold-Samsøe pursued the project and began production. Much of Holmegaards early work was regarded as derivative and inconsequential, but between the 1930s and 1980s, it was transformed by the designs of Jacob E. Bang (1899-1965), Per Lütken (1916-98), and Bang's son, Michael (1944-2002). Today the company is known for its high-quality products of Danish design.

Jacob E Bang (1899 - 1965) is known as Denmark’s first industrial designer and the creator of functionalism in Danish glass. Graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1921 as an architect, he began his career Kay Fisker’s design studio.

Jacob E. Bang’s glass design, which was popular and virtuosic, achieved great recognition and popularity, and today many of his works have become style icons and collectables. He believed his designs should be beautiful, strong and practical.

Bang was one of the few Danish designers of the time and won several medals at world exhibitions; Barcelona in 1929, Brussels in 1935, Paris in 1937 and New York 1939. From 1957-65, he was the artistic director of Kastrup Glassworks.