Champagne Glasses in Gold and Smoke from Cenedese, 1950s, Set of 12

This exceptional set of 12 vintage champagne glasses is a rare and unique find. Handmade in Murano, Italy, by Cenedese, one of the most renowned glassmakers of the time, these glasses are a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The glasses are made of smoke colored glass, a special technique that gives the glass a light amber color with slight variations. The stem of each glass is a bone-shaped ruler with two applications of "serrated morisa" and 24K pure gold leaf. These glasses are a true work of art and are sure to impress your guests. They are perfect for special occasions or to enrich your home. In perfect condition, coming from Amelio Cenedese's personal warehouse. Never used. Never shipped. Features: Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, by Cenedese Smoke-colored glass with slight variations Bone-shaped rigatino stem with two applications of "morisa serrata" and 24K pure gold leaf A rare and unique find Advantages: Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your special occasions Impress your guests with these unique and eye-catching glasses Enjoy champagne in style Own a piece of history with this rare set of glasses A note on the color of smokes. A very ancient technique, it began as a color that would have been difficult to avoid. When the furnaces worked with wood, the partial combustion of the wood created smoke inside the crucible; the residual carbon in the molten glass gave a light amber color that you can see in 17th century chandeliers. The colors generated have small variations from one piece to another. The way to obtain this color is similar to that of Japanese Raku: by reducing the supply of oxygen, the fire begins to create reduced smoke (smoke in Italian). The technique was then perfected by working on other colors. Metal oxides also change color in a reducing atmosphere. Today this technique is difficult to achieve with pure combustion of natural gas, so it has become a way to recognize antiques. The sizes and colors vary from piece to piece, but the group is one. The measurements listed are those of one of the largest.