36 pcs. Webb Family Crest Enameled Stemware
58 pcs. fine European blown crystal quatrefoil form stemware, likely Moser or Bohemian, having raised gilt enameled eagle and crown crest of the Webb family, originally part of a service comissioned for William Seward Webb and Lila Osgood Vanderbilt Webb for the House at Shelburne Farms constucted in 1886. A representative sample of this service also survives on display in the Electra Havemeyer Webb Memorial Building at Shelburne Museum. Includes 8 large wines, 8 saucer champagnes, 8 apertif cordials, 5 round intaglio cut plates, 2 fingerbowls and under plates, 2 tall tumblers, and a cut paneled decanter. Pale iridized finish, some light wear to gilding. Overall excellent condition. ht. 3.5"-12.5"
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58 pcs. fine European blown crystal quatrefoil form stemware, likely Moser or Bohemian, having raised gilt enameled eagle and crown crest of the Webb family, originally part of a service comissioned for William Seward Webb and Lila Osgood Vanderbilt Webb for the House at Shelburne Farms constucted in 1886. A representative sample of this service also survives on display in the Electra Havemeyer Webb Memorial Building at Shelburne Museum. Includes 8 large wines, 8 saucer champagnes, 8 apertif cordials, 5 round intaglio cut plates, 2 fingerbowls and under plates, 2 tall tumblers, and a cut paneled decanter. Pale iridized finish, some light wear to gilding. Overall excellent condition. ht. 3.5"-12.5"
Condition Report: While we make our best effort to note any issues on items either in writing or by photograph, absence of a formal condition report does not imply that a piece is perfect, free from defects, or the effects of aging. Please review the photos carefully and consider them part of the description of a lot prior to bidding. Any condition statement is a courtesy to our buyers and should be considered our opinion and not a statement of fact or free from human error. Requests for additional information can be made by email or phone, and will be responded to on a first come first served basis.