Lorainne Coyle Luigi Bormioli Italy Veronese Double Old Fashioned Glass Set

An elegant and unique set of glasses, this Deer Head Etched Crystal 11 oz Oval Glass Set of 2, features hand-etched, sand-carved deer images based on original art by Lorraine Coyle. Set includes two, 11 oz Double Old Fashion glasses, in the classic veronese, weighted bottom, oval shape. Multi-level deep sand carved design creates a 3 dimensional effect. Deer artwork etched by Colorado artist and Master Carver Lorraine Coyle. Each glass signed by the artist. Crystal glasses are imported from Italy by glassmaker Luigi Bormioli in the Veronese pattern. EVERGREEN CRYSTAL is created through a labor-intensive process that begins with the artist, Lorraine (Lori) Coyle sketching each design by hand.

Each EVERGREEN CRYSTAL vessel is individually hand carved by sand expelled with varying speeds and pressures, one layer at a time. A final layer is applied to each piece as delicately and finely as air brushed artwork. The multi-layered carving reaches a level of depth that accounts for its 3-dimensional detail. This deliberate, lengthy process of multi-layering is unique among producers of crystal artwork. In 1989, Lori received a call from The White House needing a number of vases in a mere week featuring a flag design unfurling in a field of stars.

This piece became the 1989 American Success Awards, presented to notable Americans including George Strait and Norma Kamali. The White House commission led to other noteworthy projects for the likes of the National Press Foundation awards (given to Ed Bradley, Barbara Walters and Ann Landers), Rose Bowl trophies, Exxon corporate awards, The Phoenix Golf Open, and the 1984 Olympic sponsor prize awards. Maybe a few light scuffs or signs of use/storage. No chips, cracks, or clouding.

Measures approx 4" tall x 3 1/2" diameter. Each glass weighs approx 1 pound.

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