Theresienthal, Germany. Set of Six Crystal aperitif glasses with Gilt Minton Border, circa 1950s.

Theresienthal, Germany. Set of Six Crystal aperitif glasses with Gilt Minton Border, circa 1950s. Set of six crystal aperitif glasses by Theresienthal with decorative 24-karat gold detailing. The model is executed in the Bohemian tradition with faceted stems and richly decorated gold borders. Origin: Germany. Manufacturer: Theresienthal. Material: Crystal glass and 24-karat gold. Dimensions: H. 10 cm, D. 7 cm. Period: 1950s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Theresienthal was founded in 1836 near Zwiesel in Bavaria by Bohemian-born glass merchant Franz Steigerwald. The glassworks was named after Queen Therese, wife of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Theresienthal became renowned for luxurious handcrafted crystal and historically supplied glassware to the Bavarian royal household and other European courts. Its production is characterised by traditional techniques including mouth-blowing, cutting, engraving and hand-gilding.