Irish Handmade Crystal Cuttings Series/Hi-Ball Glass by Martino Gamper for J. HILL's Standard

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A pure crystal hi-ball glass made by hand. The piece comes in 6 different cuts. the hi-ball glass was designed … more A pure crystal hi-ball glass made by hand. The piece comes in 6 different cuts. the hi-ball glass was designed by martino gamper for j. Hills standard as part of thecuttingscollection.cuttingsis a contemporary, award-winning collection of handmade crystal glasses in six different cuts. This series features strong, intuitive marks confidently hewn out of the surface ofleadcrystal. The process of making cuts in this instance is less about applied decoration and closer to sculpture. The tactile crystal forms feel rugged and primitive in the hand; fingers naturally seek out the smooth hollows and crisp ridges. The series includes a whiskey glass, champagne flute, wine, beer and shot glasses plus a carafe that also functions as a vase.martino gamper italian designer martino gamper is a natural interventionist cutting to create shape and interest is characteristic of his work. For j. Hills standard, gamper worked directly with the crystal, removing the material in a manner that felt instinctive, free and pleasing. The result is a series of three distinctive cuts that appear across a family of functional tableware. Thecuttingsseries of glassware is easy to live with; each piece being flexible in purpose and designed for frequent, everyday use.j. Hills standard is a maker of contemporary cut crystal, crafted by hand using knowledge and skill passed down through generations of craftsmen. They take their name from john hill, an18th centuryglass alchemistandinnovator. Hill was credited withrevolutionisingthe production of cut crystal in ireland and with setting a new standard of quality and material perfection.hand-cut crystal is a craft synonymous with ireland and, in particular, the area of waterford. J. Hills standard is building on the extraordinary hand-making skills remaining in this region. Imprinted by maker imprinted by maker,imprinted by maker less

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