Bohemian emerald green glass mantle luster

Bohemian emerald green glass mantle luster, from the late 19th century. These decorative pieces were often sold in pairs and designed to adorn mantles, shelves, or tables. Key features and details: Material and Design: Made of emerald green tinted glass, often with hand-painted gilt decoration and floral enamel work, as seen in the image. Function: Originally, the bowls of these lusters held candles, with the hanging crystal prisms designed to create a dazzling lighting effect by reflecting light and creating rainbows. Prisms: A defining characteristic is the presence of numerous clear crystal prisms, typically ten, hanging around the edges of the cup. These prisms are often cut crystal, sometimes in elongated or scalloped shapes, to enhance light reflection. Origin: Bohemian glass, particularly from regions now part of the Czech Republic, was renowned for its quality and artistry, and these lusters are a prime example of that craftsmanship. $750 for both.