Bidspirit auction | Two Pieces of Hofbauer Ruby

Two Pieces of Hofbauer Ruby Flashed Lead Crystal Comprising a Rectangular Vase and a Pedestal Bowl - A pair of lead crystal items featuring ruby-flashed panels and brilliant-cut geometric patterns. The lot includes a rectangular vase with an octagonal footprint and a footed pedestal bowl. The rectangular vase is decorated with a star and diamond-cut exterior surrounding a central ruby-flashed panel. This panel features an intaglio-engraved scene depicting a bird perched on a branch among wheat stalks. Affixed to the upper corner of the vase is a circular gold and blue foil adhesive label featuring a red bird logo and the text HOFBAUER and CRYSTAL. The pedestal bowl, or compote, features a sawtooth rim and a pinwheel cutting pattern. Three circular ruby-flashed medallions are set into the bowl, each finished with cross-hatched cutting. The bowl is supported by a faceted clear stem and a star-cut base with a serrated edge. Height (vase): 8 inchesWidth (vase): 4.5 inches.