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DESCRIPTION:Beautiful vintage set of five Kosta Boda Helga Tall Water Goblets, a classic discontinued Swedish crystal pattern.These are the larger Tall Water Goblet form in the Helga collection, measuring approximately 7 1/2 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide, corresponding to Kosta Boda Helga piece designation GT.The Helga pattern features an exceptionally attractive hand-cut-style geometric design incorporating deep crisscross cuts, elongated fans and star-like motifs. The cutting rises dramatically around the bowl and catches the light beautifully.One of the most distinctive features is the spectacular radiating starburst cutting across the foot, which gives the glasses an impressive appearance from virtually every angle.The Helga pattern is a discontinued Kosta Boda design documented from approximately 1965 onward, making these wonderful examples of vintage Scandinavian crystal and mid-to-late 20th-century Swedish glassmaking.SET INCLUDES:5 Kosta Boda Helga Tall Water GobletsApproximate measurements of each:Height: 7 1/2 inchesBowl width: 3 1/2 inchesFoot/base diameter: approximately 3 1/2 inchesPattern: HelgaMaker: Kosta BodaCountry of origin: SwedenForm: Tall Water GobletPiece designation: GTMaterial: Clear cut crystal/glassPattern status: DiscontinuedCONDITION:Very attractive vintage condition overall.Four of the five goblets are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks observed. Therefore, I am charging only for four of the five glasses at $30 apiece. These were purchased in Slovakia by my mother when she lived there in the early 90s. The fifth goblet has two very small chips/nicks along the rim. They are relatively minor but are specifically disclosed and should be visible in the photographs.Otherwise the set displays beautifully.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual five glasses being offered.Considering their age, the group has been very nicely preserved.COLLECTOR NOTES:Kosta Boda is one of Sweden’s best-known historic glassmakers, and discontinued patterns such as Helga have remained popular with collectors and buyers attempting to complete existing services.This is especially appealing as a group because all five matching Tall Water Goblets are being offered together, rather than individually.The dramatic geometric cutting, tall traditional stem and starburst-cut feet give Helga a distinctly elegant Scandinavian interpretation of classic cut crystal.Excellent for:• Completing an existing Kosta Boda Helga service
• Vintage Scandinavian glass collections
• Formal dining and entertaining
• Replacement stemware
• Mid-century and vintage Swedish glass collectors
• Display or special-occasion useThese glasses have wonderful clarity and sparkle and are substantially more impressive in person than photographs can fully convey.SHIPPING:Because these are vintage stemmed crystal glasses, they will be individually wrapped and carefully packed with substantial cushioning before shipment.
