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Offered here is an elegant set of four vintage West German hand-cut lead crystal wine glasses, featuring richly saturated color overlay bowls expertly wheel-cut back to clear crystal.
Each glass retains its original gold foil label, reading “Echt Bleikristall – handgeschliffen” (“Genuine lead crystal – hand cut”), confirming authentic European production and quality craftsmanship.
The set includes four classic export colors:
Amethyst / aubergine
Emerald green
Cobalt blue
Cranberry / ruby
The glasses feature tall, refined stems with faceted knops, a form associated with high-end German table crystal produced for the luxury export market during the late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s).
While often casually misidentified as “Römer,” these are not Römer form (no applied prunts; tall stem profile). They are properly described as formal wine glasses, closely aligned with Nachtmann-style West German production, though no factory catalog attribution is claimed.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition
No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
Clean rims and stems
Original foil labels present on multiple glasses (see photos)
Any minor age-appropriate wear is limited to light base contact marks consistent with careful use.
Measurements (approximate)
Height: ~9 inches
Rim diameter: ~4 inches
Why this set stands out
Genuine hand-cut lead crystal, not molded glass
Original German foil labels intact
Mixed-color set (highly desirable for display and entertaining)
Elegant proportions suited to both modern and classic interiors
Perfect for collectors of European crystal, refined table settings, or upscale barware displays.
