Cut Crystal Roemer Wine Glass with Diamond Cut Bowl
Decorative Art, Stemware Glass • Central European, likely Bohemian (Czech) or German glassworks (e.g., Val Saint Lambert or Nachtmann style)
Style & Movement
Victorian / Belle Époque Decorative Arts
Medium & Technique
Hand-cut lead crystal and glass; featuring diamond-point cutting on the bowl, a faceted (notched) stem, and a star-cut base.
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century (Circa 1890-1920)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18-22 cm in height, vertical portrait stemware format.
Subject Description
A traditional Roemer-style wine glass utilized for hock or white wines. The composition features a conical bowl with deep geometric diamond patterns, an elongated faceted stem designed to capture light, and a wide circular foot with a radiating star pattern in the center.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; glass appears clear with healthy refraction, though minor flea bites or micro-scratches on the base are likely given the age.
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $80 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $60 USD
Provenance History
Likely originated from a private European household collection; typical of luxury service sets manufactured for the burgeoning middle class in the late 19th century.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the height of European glass cutting technology during the industrial era when precision cutting allowed for complex light-refracting patterns that emulated earlier aristocratic hand-blown traditions.
Notable Features
The high quality of the 'diamond' cutting on the bowl and the faceted stem suggests a manufacture of higher caliber than standard pressed glass, indicating it contains lead for increased brilliance.
Condition Issues
Possible 'flea bites' (tiny chips) on the rim or the sharp edges of the diamond cuts; potential light surface scratches on the underside of the footed base.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only in lukewarm water with mild detergent; avoid acidic environments or rapid temperature changes to prevent thermal shock; display on a stable, non-abrasive surface.