Set of 4 Crystal Glasses & Ice Bucket w Gilt Star Band c1960s

Set of four mid-century crystal lowball glasses with matching ice bucket, executed in heavy, clear crystal with a deep ruby-red band and gilt star-and-dot decoration. This is a cohesive barware ensemble dating to the late 1950s–1960s, squarely within the continental European luxury crystal tradition, likely German or Austrian in origin. The glasses and bucket are formed from thick, weighty crystal with sharply faceted lower bodies and a polished, high-clarity finish. The red overlay band is fired-on and accented with gold stars and dots—an immediately recognizable decorative language of postwar European barware intended for formal cocktail service. The ice bucket features integrated glass lugs fitted with a brass swing handle, adding both visual contrast and functional durability. Each glass bears a molded number on the base, consistent with matched sets produced for quality control and formal service use. The ice bucket shows a faint star motif on the underside. The circular maker’s mark with initials on the glasses is partially legible but not fully decipherable; attribution is therefore conservative and intentionally unassigned. These are not lightweight decorative pieces—this is solid, dense crystal with excellent presence, made to be used and displayed. ⸻ Measurements & Weight • Ice bucket: 6 in long × 5 1/2 in tall • Ice bucket base: 4 1/4 in diameter • Glasses (each): 3 3/4 in tall • Glass base: 2 1/4 in diameter • Glass mouth: 3 in diameter • Total set weight: 3.86 lb ⸻ Condition Very good vintage condition. No cracks or structural damage. Minor, light wear to the gilt decoration on a couple of glasses, consistent with age and careful use. Crystal remains clear and bright with no clouding. All wear is documented in the photographs. ⸻ Design Context This style aligns with high-end European cocktail and aperitif sets produced during the golden age of home entertaining, when crystal barware was designed to signal refinement, permanence, and taste. The numbered bases, heavy crystal mass, and fired enamel decoration place this well above mass-market production. ⸻ Standard Attribution & Value Disclosure Attribution is based on physical characteristics, materials, construction methods, and comparative examples. Where a maker cannot be definitively confirmed, the piece is described conservatively to avoid misrepresentation. All condition details are disclosed clearly to ensure buyer confidence and avoid returns. ⸻ mid century barware, crystal ice bucket, ruby crystal glasses, gilt star glass, vintage cocktail set, european crystal, 1960s barware, luxury glassware, heavy crystal glasses, numbered base glass, retro entertaining, red and gold glass, classic cocktail glasses, collectible bar set, continental crystal, vintage ice bucket, home bar decor, atomic era glass, MCM barware, high end vintage