Bohemian Glass Red over Clear Engraved Vases | Pair

Large pair of mid-19th century copper wheel engraved Bohemian glass – red over clear vases, depicting stags and deer in the most delicate details of an evergreen forest.
Bohemia, circa 1850

Height: 45 cms (17.5 ins)
Diameter: 13 cms (5.1 ins)

Fine examples of Bohemian glass, a prestigious form of glass-making that originated in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia (now parts of the Czech Republic). These regions became celebrated for their exquisite glassware by the middle of the 19th century. Bohemian glass was often noted for its excellent craftsmanship and innovative designs, which were highly sought after across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.