Set of Four Thomas Webb Blaze and Star Cut Lead Crystal Tumblers c.1930s

This is a set of four high-quality lead crystal tumblers, produced by Thomas Webb, dating to the 1930s or 1940s.

Each tumbler is approximately cylindrical in shape, tapering in towards the thickened base. The glass is cut approximately halfway down with a circumferential mitre. This is surmounted by a band of fine needle cuts arranged diagonally; this is sometimes referred to as ‘blaze cutting’. The lower half of the glass is cut with seven large crosses, the upper and lower limbs of which come into close approximation. Each large cross is overcut with a vertical cross. The diamond-shaped panel formed between adjacent large crosses contains a central smaller cross cut.

The base is star cut in the centre and one glass is marked at the edge with the words ‘WEBB MADE IN ENGLAND’. This mark was in use between 1935 and 1949.

Each glass has a height of approximately 10.1cm, with a diameter across the rim of about 7.4cm and across the base of about 5.8cm.

Each glass has a liquid capacity (to the brim) of 275ml.

They have an unwrapped weight of 710g.

They are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, although there are a few wear and tear scratches to the bowls and bases commensurate with use.