Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Ruby Stained

A Pair of Ruby Stained Cut Crystal Bird Motif Sugar Bowl and Creamer - This set includes a covered sugar bowl and a matching cream pitcher, both executed in lead crystal with ruby staining and intaglio engraving. The form of each piece is characterized by a footed base and a body decorated with a geometric pattern consisting of hobstars and fine diamond cutting. Each item features two circular ruby-stained medallions, one on each side, which have been wheel-engraved to reveal a bird perched amidst stylized foliage against a clear frosted ground. The sugar bowl is topped with a domed, matching cut lid featuring a tall, multi-faceted finial with a central circular piercing. The creamer has a scalloped rim and a multi-faceted handle. The glass displays high clarity, and the geometric points are crisply defined. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the surfaces or bases of either piece.Sugar bowl diameter: 3 3/8 inchesSugar bowl height: 6 1/2 inches.