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Experience the grandeur of the savanna with this magnificent 10-piece collection of Mid-Century crystal glassware, featuring the iconic "Safari" range by Rowland Ward, masterfully crafted by Moser. This high-end set captures the raw beauty of African wildlife through exquisite copper-wheel engravings, depicting the "Big Game" in stunning detail. The collection comprises a majestic teardrop-shaped decanter with its original decorative stopper, three elegant stemmed wine glasses featuring giraffes and elephants, and six highball tumblers showcasing a diverse array of rhinos, zebras, and antelopes.

Every piece is meticulously decorated with frosted, sandblasted etchings that create a sophisticated, textured silhouette against the clear crystal. The artistry brings to life a panoramic landscape of lions, buffalo, and elephants roaming through intricate grasslands and acacia trees under a wide African sky. Each item in this rare set is in excellent condition, free from any chips or cracks, with only the lightest traces of character-adding wear consistent with its genuine vintage heritage. Whether displayed in a cabinet or used as a conversation-starting barware suite, this set offers a timeless blend of history, elegance, and wild splendour. 

 

1x Decanter & Stopper – £450 Each

3 Stemmed Wine Glasses- £285 Each

6 Highball Tumblers- £510

 

Measurement 

Decanter

Height- 30cm

 

Highball Glass- Height- 14cm ,Bowl Depth 6.7cm, Base Depth- 6cm

 

Wine Glass- Height- 14.2cm, Bowl Diameter-9cm, Base Diameter-.7.2cm

 

  • Manufacturer: Moser Glassware (Attributed)
  • Rowland Ward Ltd., London (Safari Range)
  • Period: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1960s)
  • Material: Lead-free Crystal
  • Technique: Intaglio Copper-Wheel Engraving / Frosted Sandblasting
  • Quantity: 10 Pieces (1 Decanter, 3 Wine Glasses, 6 Highball Tumblers)
  • Motifs: African Big Game (Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino, Zebra, Lion, Buffalo, Antelope)
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  • Overall Grade: Excellent / Museum Quality
  • Structural Integrity: All ten pieces are structurally sound. No cracks, fractures, or "flea bite" nicks are present on the rims, bases, or stems.
  • Decanter: The neck and mouth are pristine. The original glass stopper fits securely and remains free of internal chipping.
  • Surface Condition: The crystal retains its original high-luster clarity. Very minor surface wear is present on the underside of the bases, consistent with shelf placement and authentic vintage age.
  • Engravings: The frosted etchings remain crisp and highly defined with no fading or "fogging" of the glass.

Rare 10-Piece Moser for Rowland Ward "Safari" Crystal Glassware Set – Circa 1950

SKU: GDALS88
£1,249.99Price
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    Large from £60

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