An extensive Lobmeyr glass service

Engraved with scrolling foliage inhabited with birds, comprising:

43 decanters in three sizes, 20.5cm, 19.5m and 16.5cm high and 31 stoppers
26 liquor flutes, 13cm high
40 glasses with ogee shaped bowls, 14.8cm high
19 further examples in a different pattern with a cut stem, 14.8cm high
50 champagne flutes, 17cm high
51 large wine glasses, 14.5cm high
32 small wine glasses, 13cm high
9 champagne coupes
12 tumblers
25 tumblers on feet
20 small tazza
9 beakers on feet
23 large port/sherry glasses, 12.2cm high
26 medium port/sherry glasses, 10.7cm high
7 small port/sherry glasses, 9.5cm high
2 large tazza
2 jugs with handles
51 plates

The majority of the service is in good condition. There is some typical wear to the underside of some foot rims. Of the 447 pieces included in this lot, 25 pieces have small chips to the rims. These pieces comprise: 1 liquor flute, 9 tumblers on feet, 1glasse with an ogee shaped bowl, 1 medium port/sherry glass, 1 large port/sherry glass, 1 large wine glass, 1 small wine glass, 9 plates, 1 champagne flute
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The glass company was founded by Joseph Lobmeyr (1792 - 1855) in Vienna in 1823. When his children acquired the company they renamed it J. & L. Lobmeyr, named after his son Joseph, who became the marketing director and brother Louis,  who managed the art department. Ludwing Lobmeyr (1829 - 1917) developed further professional relationships with Bohemian glassworks and glass making companies. J. & L. Lobmeyr provided a crystal chandelier for Schönbrunn Palace and other clients. They also had a partnership with Thomas Edison with whom they co-developed in 1883 the first electric chandeliers in the world. They provided services for the King of Belgium, the Duke of Brabant, and the Court of Flanders. In 1906 they opened an office in Karlovy Vary. Around this time, clients included Franz Ferdinand. In 1917, Louis died. The company was left to Stefan Roth (1876-1960), Louis' nephew. Additional clients included the Vienna State Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Kremlin. As of 1962, Roth had written a history of the family and company.