Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

I appreciate your patience with this appraisal; I didn't see you comment on how many pieces until a few hours ago and as they aren't signed I've been looking for comparable examples upon which to base an attribution. It is possible these were made in Murano, where several glass artists created stemware with cobalt rims, which was a popular feature in Venetian glassware.

One notable artist known for this style is Venini, a prestigious Murano glassmaker, who produced elegant stemware with cobalt blue accents, including rims and stems. Other Murano glassmakers such as Barovier & Toso and Salviati also created similar designs.

The auction market for vintage glass stemware is fairly soft at the moment and unevenly-matched sets (those with disparate number of sizes and pieces) typically sell for about $12-18 PER PIECE, unless made certain makers and/or having important history or provenance. Additionally, your glass is fairly plain, without spiral twisted stems or other decorative features to further embellish them.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique set of 30 light amber and cobalt glass stemware
possibly made in Murano, Italy, probably mid 20th Century
Comprising 11 champagne, 11 wine , and 8 cordials, in light amber glass with cobalt decorated rims and feet. Unmarked.
CONDITION: This valuation is based on the assumption the set has not cracks, breaks or losses.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 350-550 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia