{"title":"a•sourcing","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare vintage finds sourced from estate sales and antique shops across South Florida. Each piece is one of a kind — when it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"theresienthal-concord-crystal-wine-glasses-with-24k-gold-minton-rim-set-of-6","title":"Theresienthal Concord Crystal Wine Glasses with 24K Gold Minton Rim — Set of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of six mouth-blown crystal wine glasses by Theresienthal, the legendary Bavarian crystal manufactory founded in 1836 by royal appointment. These are from the Concord series, featuring the iconic Mintonborte — a wide band of 24K gold with an interlocking oval filigree pattern, hand-cut and hand-polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balloon-shaped bowl sits on a slender stem with a star-cut base, a hallmark of Theresienthal craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a classical series from the 1950s–60s, a period when Theresienthal was producing under the West Germany mark. The same manufactory supplied crystal to King Ludwig II’s palaces and the Russian Imperial court — and they’re still in production today, with new pieces retailing for hundreds per glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinor wear to the gold banding consistent with age and use. No chips, no cracks. A complete set of six is increasingly rare to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced in South Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good vintage. Minor gold wear consistent with age and gentle use. 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Fine silver wire is hand-pulled, twisted, woven, and individually soldered to create the layered scale work across the body. This level of craftsmanship was historically reserved for court commissions and high-status export pieces.\u003cbr\u003eBoth turquoise eyes intact. Gold wash shows warm aged patina with no major losses. Articulation moves freely. Jaw compartment opens and closes securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe koi is one of the most significant symbols in Chinese decorative arts — the word for fish (yu 鱼) is a homophone for surplus (yu 余), making it a traditional emblem of abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. 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Separated by gold tone filigree flower spacers. Barrel clasp closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiorato, meaning “flowered” in Italian, is one of the oldest and most skilled forms of Murano glass beadmaking. Each bead is formed one by one under a flame using colored glass canes. The base color is laid first, then a band of aventurine glass (infused with copper filings to create a gold shimmer) is melted around the center. Pink and white canes form the roses, and tiny dots of blue and yellow create the forget-me-nots. The raised floral details are what earned these beads the nickname “wedding cake beads,” because they resemble piped icing.\u003cbr\u003eThis technique has been practiced on Murano Island since the 13th century, and in 2020 was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. 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