Lobmeyr Drinking Set No. 267 Alpha Water Tumbler in Black caraffe The finely modulating hammer finish

The finely modulating hammer finish permits softly swung facets to be generated

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Lobmeyr Drinking Set No. 267 Alpha Water Tumbler in Black caraffe The finely modulating hammer finishHans Harald Rath designed the "Alpha" set in 1952. Thanks to their compact, balanced features the glasses lie beautifully in the hand. The shape was inspired by a Baroque copper cup from the collections of the MAK Vienna, itself influenced by Islamic works. Reflecting the lifestyle of the 50ies, the glasses are fully stackable. Finest muslin glass, mouth blown into wooden forms, provides for their elegance. In 1964 the series was awarded the German