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Identification

Set of 3 Art Nouveau Iridescent Amber Glass Roemer-Style Goblets

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Overview

Identified as a set of three Roemer-style goblets characterized by their ribbed conical stems, cupped bowls, and applied raspberry prunts.

Story

The Roemer-style form, characterized by a ribbed conical stem and applied prunts, is a classic Central European design dating back to the 16th century. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bohemian glasshouses like Kralik, Harrach, and Theresienthal revived the form using Art Nouveau iridescent and metallic finishes. Without a signature, this set is attributed generally to the Bohemian region circa 1890-1920.

Maker / Origin

Unattributed

Condition & Value

This valuation assumes the goblets are free of chips, cracks, or flea bites on the delicate rims and applied prunts. The iridescent finish appears intact based on the description, though any cloudiness ('sick glass') or wear to the luster would significantly depress value.

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The secondary market for Bohemian Art Nouveau art glass remains steady, though buyers are increasingly selective, favoring signed pieces or complete sets of six to eight. Sets of three are considered 'awkward' numbers for formal table settings and are most often purchased by collectors to complete existing sets or for cabinet display. Unsigned iridescent glass moves best when priced accessibly as decorative antique stemware.

Value Drivers

▲ Classic Roemer silhouette with applied prunts appeals to traditional European glass collectors.

▲ Iridescent amber finish aligns strongly with popular Art Nouveau / Jugendstil aesthetics.

▲ Intact set of three provides more utility and display value than a single orphaned glass.

Concerns

▼ Unverified maker — lack of a signature caps the value below premium makers like Theresienthal or Heckert.

▼ Unverified condition — any flea bites on the rims or applied prunts will severely discount the set.

▼ Awkward set size — sets of three are harder to sell for table use compared to pairs or sets of four/six.

Best Venue

List the three goblets together as a single lot on a retail platform like Etsy or eBay, targeting a price of $120-$150. Selling them as an intact set is recommended over breaking them into singles, which risks leaving you with hard-to-sell orphaned inventory. Ensure the listing includes clear, well-lit photos of the undersides and explicitly notes the condition of the delicate applied prunts.

Upside Potential

If a faint acid-etched signature or maker's mark (such as Theresienthal or Fritz Heckert) is discovered on the underside of the bases, the set's value could shift into the $250-$350 tier, aligning with verified branded comparables.

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Related comps outside the valuation band· 4 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

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