I absolutely adore this piece in Libbey’s very rare and extremely well done Rosella pattern. This was Libbey’s most expensive pattern according to their catalog – more than Aztec, Marcella and the various other Libbey rarities. Unfortunately, this piece has a crack in one of the handle attachments. It’s completely stable, but there nonetheless. The piece is signed Libbey on the edge.
The Rosella pattern is a beautiful display of William C. Anderson’s finest design traits. A chain of clear button hobstars runs along hte edge of the piece surrounded by feathering and a checked motif. The center four-point formation is made up for 4 clear button hobstars, crosshatching, and a larger, central hobstar. The rope handle is a display of genius glassmaking with twisted molten glass and the ends are crosshatched.
The basket measures 9″ long and 7 3/4″ wide. As mentioned before, one handle attachment is damaged but the basket is in otherwise perfect condition. The glass and cutting is of the highest, brilliant quality.
For more information about this product please contact
ryan@criticalglass.com
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