Gravy Boat / Saucière, Bohemian Glassworks Christie 24% Lead Crystal, Czech Republic

Bohemia has been producing glass of exceptional clarity and craft for centuries, and the Christie pattern from Bohemian Glassworks is a fine example of that tradition: faceted fans and diamonds cut across every surface — the bowl, the stem, the foot, even the handle — so that the piece catches light from every angle. Over 24% lead crystal gives it the weight and brilliance that distinguishes true crystal from glass. The Christie pattern continues to be made in drinkware, but the gravy boat form appears to have been retired from retail — making this one harder to find than it might seem.

The traditional gravy boat form — single handle, single spout — is as useful as it is familiar. Not just for gravy: equally suited to hollandaise, warm maple syrup, caramel sauce, or a good beurre blanc.

A beautiful gift for a new home, a holiday table, or anyone who believes a poured sauce deserves a proper vessel.

• Maker: Bohemian Glassworks, Czech Republic
• Pattern: Christie (drinkware still produced; gravy boat retired)
• Material: 24% lead crystal (PbO)
• Dimensions: 4¾" tall, 7¼" spout to handle, 2⅞" diameter at base
• Condition: Excellent. No cracks, chips, or scratches. Not new; please review all photos carefully, as all sales are final.