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Set of Deco Period Fipop Neo-classical Glass Tumblers
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Set of Deco Period Fipop Neo-classical Glass Tumblers

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SOLD Vintage Moser style purple glass set with playful Romans or Greeks.

Set of 6 - All in excellent condition.  Gold decor is 100%. Bottom wear present, but light.

Moser first made this style (ie; Fipop, same shape, same size, same color of glass, with similar neo-classical decor made in the 1914).  Although this decor is very scarce today, we have seen early examples with Roman and Greek Soldiers depicted in the gold band, and others with figures kneeling at alters.  Roman / Greek decor came in and out of style, corresponding with major archeology discoveries.  The last revival was in 1922 with the discovery of King Tut's tomb.  This glassware is often attributed to Moser,  but was probably produced by Walther & Sohne (also from Germany) in the late 1920s to early 1930s.

Thick Fipop decor is a method of banding glassware with acid-etched and gilded Neo-classical friezes. The gold intaglio decor depicts ancient people having fun with their chariots, grapes, animals and musical intruments. The gold decor has a beautiful old soft golden glow.  It is in excellent condition, very unusual.  We assume these were not used often. No chips, no cracks, no discoloration.

Mold blown purple / grape / lilac color.  It is not an amethyst or cranberry color.  An exact color description is dark grape. Images show color as it is. Weighted 3/8" bases.  Measure 3.75" tall on 3" wide base. Each weigh a little over 1/2 lb.

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