Vintage Ruby Red Cut To Clear Wine Hock Glass Appraisal

Vintage Ruby Red Cut-to-Clear Wine Hock Glass (or Roemer)

This is a vintage cut-to-clear wine hock glass, also commonly referred to as a Roemer glass, featuring a vibrant ruby red bowl. The glass is crafted from high-quality clear crystal or glass base, which has been overlaid with a layer of ruby red glass. The 'cut-to-clear' technique is evident in the repeated circular motifs that have been meticulously cut through the red layer, exposing the clear glass beneath. There are two distinct rows of these circular cuts around the bowl: a lower row with larger, more prominent circular facets, and an upper row with slightly smaller, less regularly spaced circular cuts, some of which appear as divots or depressions rather than full circles. The overall design suggests a bohemian or possibly German origin, common for this style of hock glass. The stem is faceted, likely hexagonal or octagonal in cross-section, lending an elegant taper from the bowl down to the circular foot. The foot itself appears plain and proportionate to the rest of the glass, providing stability. The craftsmanship is indicative of hand-cutting, as suggested by the slight variations in the circular patterns and their arrangement. No specific maker's marks or signatures are visible in the provided images. The condition appears good for a vintage item, with no immediately discernible chips, cracks, or significant wear. The clarity of both the red and clear glass components is excellent, suggesting well-maintained material quality. The style points to a mid-20th-century aesthetic, likely from the 1950s to 1970s, a period when cut-to-clear glassware was highly popular.