A Charming Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Champagne Glasses

Six delightful glass champagne bowls, assembled to form a 'harlequin' set. Harlequin sets are individual examples placed together to celebrate a combination of their similarities and differences. This fine set are English and all date from the late-Victorian to Edwardian era. Usefully doubling as cocktail glasses, the details are as follows :- 1. Two intricate bands of etched floral and folate decoration. Plain stem with supporting collar beneath bowl. 2. Etched and frosted Convolvulus leaves with tendrils and flowers. Slice cut stem with central knop, extending into bowl for petal effect. Collar to foot. 3. Band of fruiting vine etching. Plain stem, with collar to foot. 4. Star engraved bowl with border above. Slice cut baluster stem, extending into bowl for petal effect. Polished pontil to foot. 5. Band of acid etched Greek key pattern, with zigzag borders. Plain stem with supporting collar beneath bowl. 6. Two bands of thumbnail cutting to bowl, one vertical one horizontal. Plain stem with supporting collar beneath bowl and base of stem. Date :- Circa 1880 - 1900