LOBMEYR: Alpha Water Tumblers, Light Blue, Set of 7

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LOBMEYR: Alpha glassware by Hans Harald Rath, Light Blue, Set of 7 Attention Lobmeyr Glassware collectors! I'm listing a very complete collection of Lobmeyr glassware from a private collector. This set of Water Tumblers is as new and ships in its original factory box. The replacement cost of this set is USD$520.00. Each Water Tumbler is approximately 2.8" tall x 3.6" diameter, weighs in at a scant 1 7/8 oz. or 52 grams. Designed by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr in 1952, the Alpha glassware series fits snugly into the hand and was inspired by a copper beaker from the middle ages. The 'Alpha Beaker' was very much a product of the 1950s, stackable & ideal for young families who need products that are both elegant and practical. Alpha is made of the thinnest muslin glass & is hand blown into wooden molds. Named after the finely woven French fabric, muslin glass is crystal blown to a thickness of only .7 – 1.1 mm. It appears delicate, but is remarkably resilient thanks to its inner elasticity & formal construction. The stackable water tumblers, are available in citrin, rosaline, amethyst, light blue, light green, grey, & black.� Whether it’s wafer thin muslin glass or glass that owes its shape to cutting – Lobmeyr reinstates the beauty of this omnipresent material, returning elegance & refinement to everday life. Lobmeyr’s designs are classic, historic, and contemporary. The glassware is so delicate and ethereal feeling with an elegance and finesse of design that is so special. They are considered design artifacts and a number of Lobmeyr glassware sets are included in the MoMA in New York’s Architecture and Design collection. � � All items are guaranteed to be authentic Lobmeyr glassware and to be completely breakable. A little Lobmeyr info: The fascination about glass? It is one of the oldest materials mankind understood to shape. Imagine: you melt some sand & look at the result.’-- Ted Muehling � The fascination of crystal has been the diving force behind Lobmeyr for almost 200 years. Through six generations, the properties of crystal have been tested, researched and its handling and forming possibilities explored. Regardless of wafer-thin muslin glass or glass that owes its shape to cutting - Lobmeyr reinstates the beauty of this omnipresent material, returning elegance and refinement to everyday living; relying more upon lovingly crafted details and subtle shine rather than "bling". A Lobmeyr glass passes through at least 24 pairs of hands and four quality controls, finally inspected by a family member before finally being available for retail sale. If you've read this far, you know that this glassware will never be available at your local Wal-Mart or Target Super Store!Lobmeyer Historical Highlights: 1823 - Josef Lobmeyer Sr. founds the company in Vienna 1855-1917 - Josef & Ludwig Lobmeyr pioneer Austrian/Bohemian crystal production and present at World Fairs 1938-68 - Hans Harald Rath rebuilds Austrian crystal manufacturing and revolutionizes the chandelier 1963-1966 - Lobmeyr is contracted to provide 31 chandeliers and 332 wall lights for the Met Opera House, New York City 1972 - Acquisition of Zahn chandelier manufacturer, founded in 1708 2000-present - Andreas, Leonid & Johannes Rath grow daily operations and focus on cooperations with contemporary designers We package well, as our feedback attests, use new boxes, shipping materials, bubbles, peanuts & envelopes.Please feel free to !! Please note: Our listings comprise a very eclectic collection of items and we make no claims to be experts in every area. While we try to research each item to the best of our ability, it is the buyer's responsibility to know what they are buying. NOTE: This listing is for the Light Amethyst Water Tumblers ONLY. NOTE: This listing is for the Light Amethyst Water Tumblers ONLY. NOTE: This listing is for the Light Amethyst Water Tumblers ONLY. > NOTE: This listing is for the Light Amethyst Water Tumblers ONLY. NOTE: This listing is for the Light Amethyst Water Tum... read more

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