Antique bohemian ruby cut-to-clear vase. Mid 19th century "F. Egermann" RARE!

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Antique Egermann Bohemian Goblet Vase - Ruby Red Cut to Clear. RARE! "RUBYLANE" and "LIVEAUCTIONIERS" estimate $345-$ Friedrich Egermann(1777-1864) was one of the mostfamous Bohemian glass decorators.He perfected theuse of red and yellow staining which could be brushedonto the surface of the glass. He used it to imitateprecious stone, and this was called Lithyalin. Egermann was the only maker of red staining and it was his own secret recipe. In a break-in the recipe was stolen and sold to Saint-Louis and thenit was used all across the world."