Small Fadenglas goblet with imperial crown, war year 1914, Josephinenhütte, signed

A small thread-glass goblet made of colorless, thick-walled crystal glass with a rosette of seven pierced air pearls and white spiral lace filigree in frosted glass. The ovoid cup has a polished rim. The obverse features an imperial crown with crossed swords, a laurel wreath, and the inscription "War Year 1914/15" in gold and enamel. The rim and foot are gilded. The underside of the base features a dislocated tear and the glassworks' gold hallmark for outstanding workmanship. Josephinenhütte, circa 1914. Form - Design by Siegfried Haertel, Form 1349/IV. Height: approximately 15.0 cm. Lit: Stefania Zelasko, Josephinenhütte 1900-50, page 201.