Light catches every crisscross and vertical cut on this 7-inch Astral Celeste goblet, ending in a star-cut foot that sparkles from underneath.
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Maker: Astral
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Pattern: Celeste (Cut)
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Materials: Crystal
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Dimensions: 7.0 inches Tall, 3.5 inches in Diameter (top opening)
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Origin: Korea
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Era: Vintage 1985 - 1987
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Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or cloudiness, crystal clear with no flaws. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
The bowl is cut in a crisscross pattern crossed by vertical cuts, giving the goblet a faceted, light-catching surface from rim to stem. The foot is finished with a star cut, a quiet detail that shows when the glass is held up to the light or set on a lit table.
Tucked on a sunlit shelf or beside a decanter on a bar cart, this single goblet lets its crisscross cuts do the work as the light moves through the room. It would be lovely as a lone statement piece or alongside other crystal. Enjoyed by decorators who like a little sparkle on display, sought by anyone matching a Celeste set, and a thoughtful gift for someone who collects crystal.
Astral crystal is widely attributed to Waterford of Ireland, which is said to have set up a hand-blowing factory in Korea to produce the line. The idea was to offer crystal made to Waterford’s design standards at a more accessible price than pieces made in Ireland, while reaching a growing Asian market. Astral pieces are often identified by a paper and foil sticker on the base rather than an etched mark, which is why the name is easy to overlook. Celeste (Cut) was one of many patterns in the line, alongside Peerage, Mira, and Questa. Replacements, Ltd. lists it as discontinued, with production running only from 1985 to 1987, and the pattern was made in a full range from claret, hock, and champagne stems to cordial, brandy, double old fashioned, flat tumbler, and mug. Because the run was so short, completing a set takes some patience.
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