Hofbauer Byrdes Collection Crystal Decanter - 1960s German Ruby Flash Bird (No Stopper)

Okay, this just got even better. This isn't just any cranberry flash glass – this is **Hofbauer Byrdes Collection** from Germany, circa 1960. Hofbauer was (and still is) a prestigious German crystal maker, and their Byrdes (Birds) collection is iconic among collectors. That wheel-engraved bird? That's the signature of this collection.

The ruby flash technique (cranberry overlay on clear crystal) was Hofbauer's specialty. They'd coat clear lead crystal with a layer of ruby glass, then wheel-engrave through it to reveal the clear crystal underneath. Look at that bird with its detailed feathers, those leaves, the elegant proportions – this is German precision craftsmanship at its finest.

Yes, it's missing its stopper. That's why it's in "broken beauties." But honestly? This is still a spectacular piece of Hofbauer crystal that works perfectly as a carafe, pitcher, or vase. The Byrdes collection is highly collectible, and pieces with this level of detail and that gorgeous ruby color are sought after by crystal collectors worldwide.

Why this is special (stopper or not):

• Hofbauer Byrdes Collection – iconic German crystal
• 1960s ruby flash (cranberry overlay) technique
• Wheel-engraved bird signature design
• Missing stopper but perfect as carafe/vase

Perfect for Hofbauer collectors, German crystal enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates museum-quality glasswork even when it's not "perfect."