This is a fine example of a cut lead crystal wine or water carafe from the ‘Glengarry’ suite produced by Stuart Crystal.

The carafe has an angular rim, which is circular in cross-section. The neck is cut with a band of elongated facets with curved upper and lower margins. The bulbous body is decorated with a band of large crosses, the upper and lower limbs of which come into close approximation. Within the diamond-shaped panel thus formed is a latticed formed from two pairs of parallel lines. Each large cross is surmounted by a vertical wedge cut.

There is a ring of vertical wedge cuts just above the star cut base; the latter is marked at the edge with the word ‘STUART’.

It has a maximum height of approximately 21.4cm.

It is in good condition, with no chips or cracks, although there are a few scratches to the body. These are visible on close inspection and this wear is reflected in the price.