Ruby-to-Clear Cut Bohemian Glass Goblet

This item is a decorative footed goblet or vase crafted in the tradition of Bohemian ruby flashed glass. The piece features a deep cranberry or ruby red staining applied over a clear glass base. The decorative pattern is achieved through the 'cut-to-clear' technique, where the red surface layer is engraved away to reveal the transparent glass beneath. The design consists of wheel-cut floral or fruit-like circular patterns with linear leaf and stem accents around the bowl, and a series of oval thumbprint-style facets around the foot. A thin gold gilt rim borders both the top and the bottom, though some wear and thinning of the gilding are visible, consistent with age. The vessel stands on a short, sturdy pedestal stem resting on a circular domed base. While no specific maker's mark is visible in the image, this style is characteristic of glasswork from the mid-20th century, likely originating from Czechoslovakia or Germany. The glass shows excellent clarity in the cut sections and a rich, saturated hue in the flashed areas. Minor surface scratches and shelf wear on the base are expected for an vintage item of this type.