Ca 1955-68 STUART Deco ELLESMERE cut glass Sherry Decanter 6 x crystal Tumblers

  

The Stuart Crystal story begins in 1827, when 11yr-old Frederick Stuart was sent. To work at the Redhouse Glassworks in an area known as the''Çrystal Mile'', a.

Here, generations of local craftsmen had already made this the centre of English. And over the years skills and techniques remained virtually. Stuart successfully added unique creativity and innovations, including. Pioneering the manufacture of Victorian colour glass to the application of. In his thirties, Stuart entered into a partnership with Mills and Webb, which. Operated as "Mills, Webb & Stuart".

Redhouse Glassworks and began their own glass production company. Stuart took over the Redhouse glassworks and started a family business.

This family concern continuously poduced crystal over. The generations of Stuarts and the success of the business eventually lead to their.

Acquisition of other English entities. Stuart has now merged with the Waterford Wedgwood Group and continues to. Create high quality crystal ware. Stuart Crystal, often distinct, long history have produced has left a large legacy of. Cut patterns, such as, Buea, Carlingford and Glengarry.

Compliment a traditional range, whilst the Deco period designs, created by the. Collaboration of Robert Stuart and Ludwig Kny, such as Woodchester, Ellesmere. And Startime are just a few that offer a more destinct style.

Coloured crystal ware and brightly enamelled glassware, produced in the late. 1920's until the late 1930's.

This design was created by the collaboration of Robert Stuart and Ludwig Kny in. The sherry decanter has a ovoid shaped body and a wide everted rim with. The body is designed with a complex design of six curved.

Fern fronds placed equally around the body. Between the fronds are deep cut.

The decanter has a discoid foot with a star cut base. Has eight flat, polished panels. The full set of 6 barrel shaped, matching tumblers. Also have the same Ellesmere cut. The Ellesmere cut was retired in 1968.

There are unmarked Stuart Crystal / Glassware that do not bear the Stuart. During my research, eventhough there were only a few and hard. To find references, it became clear that all unmarked pieces were 2nd quality or.

Usually, 2nd quality pieces have an etched S next to the maker's. Firstly, this occured when the company was trying to cut manufaturing cost. And a the cheaper foil label was used instead. The foil labels tended to perish or. Were removed or simple fell off.

And, secondly, when production was at full. Capacity and/or there were time restraints, pieces/sets were unmarked. For sale is Stuart Crystal set consisting of a sherry decanter and six barrel shape.

Tumblers, made between 1955 and 1968. The Ellesmere cut was designed by. Robert Stuart and Ludwig Kny in the companies Deco period which reflects a. Style rather than an era.

The decanter is a bit of a puzzle. Aware, all characteristics clearly indicate the it was made by Stuart but it does not. Ping unless struck firmly but is still does not quite give off the right sound. The barrel tumblers all ping nicely. Decanter without stopper 9"T - with stopper 11 1/2"T.

The decanter presents with a few air bubbles and has spasmodic scratches. Visiable when held to light. The stopper and tumblers show no signs of apparent. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS. Please view photos (zoom is available) to complete the description and the condition report.

The colors of the actual item may vary slightly from the photos. I take many clear, as possible, photos and describe the item as accurately, as possible. The text and study the photos. Thank you for viewing this item. The item "Ca 1955-68 STUART Deco ELLESMERE cut glass Sherry Decanter 6 x crystal Tumblers" is in sale since Sunday, November 12, 2017.

This item is in the category "Pottery, Glass\Glass\Crystal\Branded\Bohemian/Czech".kings" and is located in KELMSCOTT. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Stuart
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Era: 1955 -1968
• Style: Deco