12 ROYAL BRIERLEY CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES

Beautiful and rare set by Royal Brierley (founded 1776), handblown in England, hexagon slice-cut "Royal Yacht" pattern, notable for the continuous one-piece clear stem and bowl; very elegant and superb quality, approx. 1930's; signed to base; new replacement cost in excess of $1200; height 15.6cm (6 1/8in); Provenance: purchased at Gardner Galleries November 2002