Pair of Cobalt Blue and 24K Gold Venetian Style Wine Glasses

We present a pair of Murano glass wine glasses, representative of the mid-20th century Venetian glassmaking tradition. These pieces feature deep cobalt blue blown glass, decorated with a generous hand-applied 24-karat gold overlay.

History: The technique of decorating glass with enamels and gold leaf peaked in Venice and Bohemia during the post-war period. These pieces follow the classic Italian luxury style, where noble metal opulence contrasts with colored glass transparency.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 20th Century, circa 1960s.
- Technique: Blown glass and manual gold decoration.
- Glass 1: Height 14 cm (5.51 in), Diameter 9.5 cm (3.74 in), Vol 120 ml.
- Glass 2: Height 16 cm (6.3 in), Diameter 10 cm (3.94 in), Vol 150 ml.
- Total Weight: 585 g (1.29 lbs).
- Condition: Excellent. Gold gilding remains bright with no significant wear. No chips or cracks.

Value: A high-quality set for European glass collectors or historical interior decor. Handmade nature results in slight size variations between the two pieces.