{"product_id":"austrian-cranberry-flash-glass-decanter-1950s-wheel-engraved-bird-no-stopper","title":"Hofbauer Byrdes Collection Crystal Decanter - 1960s German Ruby Flash Bird (No Stopper)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkay, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this is special (stopper or not):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHofbauer Byrdes Collection – iconic German crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1960s ruby flash (cranberry overlay) technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel-engraved bird signature design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing stopper but perfect as carafe\/vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Hofbauer collectors, German crystal enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates museum-quality glasswork even when it's not \"perfect.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018697269591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260127-171127.jpg?v=1770422093","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/austrian-cranberry-flash-glass-decanter-1950s-wheel-engraved-bird-no-stopper","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}