Primary Description:
4 Pieces of Tableware in "Louis XIV" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, "Louis XIV" pattern. (A) Cylindrical shape with flared rim, engraved leafy garland below rim; monogram of "WBM" in a circle of stars on one side with garland around it, fleur-de-lis filling rest of space, cut diamonds in small and larger sizes near base, cut eight-point star on base. (B) Cylindrical bowl, engraved leafy garland below rim; monogram of "WBM" in a circle of stars on one side with garland around it, fleur-de-lis filling rest of space, applied straight stem cut in vertical panels, solid knop in center of stem cut with a row of diamonds; applied flat circular foot with cut eight-point star underneath. (C) Cylindrical bowl, engraved leafy garland below rim; monogram of "WBM" in a circle of stars on one side with garland around it, fleur-de-lis filling rest of space, applied straight stem cut in vertical panels, solid knop in center of stem cut with a row of diamonds; applied flat circular foot with cut eight-point star underneath. (D) Circular shape, upturned rim, slightly depressed center; engraved with leafy garland below sheared rim, monogram and fleur de lis in sides and two bands of cut diamonds around ten-point star in center of base.
