A gorgeous and rare Karl Palda decanter set with the kind of presence that can define a room. Hand-painted black enamel gives the brilliant, highly refractive crystal a graphic Art Deco edge, while the six glasses have substantial bases that feel especially satisfying in the hand. An 800 silver collar finishes the decanter; its 925 sterling silver stopper adds another note of luxury.

Place the set on a lacquered bar, a mirrored drinks trolley, or an illuminated shelf where the crystal can catch the light. It makes a memorable gift for a design lover, a stylish host, or a couple building a home together.

Measurements

• Decanter: 9 in high including stopper; 4.25 in diameter

• Six shot glasses: 2.75 in high; bases 1.5 in diameter

Condition

Exceptional vintage condition. The hand-painted black enamel has no loss, and there are no significant scratches. One glass has a chip on its base that is barely discernible; it is shown in the photographs. The sterling silver stopper appears to be a replacement fitted at some point in the set’s history.

History of the Maker

Karl Palda’s glass refinement workshop in Nový Bor, Bohemia, specialized in cutting, engraving, and painting decorative glass. Its expressive decoration and precise workmanship made its pieces especially suited to the glamour of the Art Deco era.

Ways to Use It

Serve a favorite digestif after dinner, offer chilled vodka or limoncello at a celebration, or make the set the centerpiece of a cocktail cabinet. For a more unexpected display, use the glasses for individual desserts, espresso accompaniments, or tiny flower arrangements, with the decanter displayed alongside them as a sculptural object.

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