Vintage Heavy Cut Crystal Bowl – Sawtooth Rim | Diamond Panels, Star Snowflake & Hobnail Cuts | Sunburst Base | approx. 20 cm diameter

Vintage Heavy Cut Crystal Bowl | Sawtooth / Prism Rim | Large Diamond Panels with Star / Snowflake Fills, Hobnail Background Cuts & Fan Cuts | Sunburst Base | approx. 20 cm diameter | 9–10 cm height | Bohemian / Central European Crystal

A magnificent and entirely substantial piece of vintage heavy cut crystal — a large serving bowl of exceptional weight, clarity, and cutting quality, worked in the finest Bohemian / Central European tradition. Water-clear and brilliantly polished, this bowl catches and refracts light with extraordinary intensity, transforming any table it graces into something truly special. At 20 cm in diameter, this is a generous, commanding piece — large enough to serve fruit, salad, or confections for a full table, and beautiful enough to display empty on a sideboard or dresser.

The cutting is of the highest quality and complexity. The body is decorated with large diamond / lozenge panels, each one filled with a deeply engraved 8-pointed star / snowflake medallion — a combination that creates a surface of extraordinary depth and brilliance. Between the diamond panels, the background is covered in fine hobnail / strawberry diamond cuts — hundreds of tiny, perfectly aligned diamonds that fill every surface with texture and light. Fan cuts mark the transitions between panels at the rim, and the entire rim is finished with a sawtooth / prism cut running around the full circumference — a classic finishing technique that adds a final flourish of brilliance to the edge. The base is cut with a large sunburst / pinwheel star medallion, clearly visible through the crystal from above, adding depth and drama to every angle.

The crystal itself is of the highest quality — thick-walled, heavy lead crystal with the characteristic weight, clarity, and ring of the finest Central European production.

Details & Dimensions

• Type: Bowl — large serving / display bowl
• Material: Heavy cut lead crystal — water-clear
• Form: Deep round bowl with scalloped / sawtooth rim
• Cuts: Large diamond / lozenge panels with 8-pointed star / snowflake fills, fine hobnail / strawberry diamond background cuts, fan cuts at rim transitions, sawtooth / prism rim, sunburst / pinwheel star base
• Style: Bohemian / Central European crystal tradition
• Diameter: approx. 20 cm
• Height: approx. 9–10 cm
• Weight: Heavy — thick-walled lead crystal
• Period: Mid-to-late 20th century

Condition

• Crystal water-clear — no chips, cracks, or cloudiness
• All cuts crisp, well-defined, and brilliantly polished throughout
• Sawtooth rim intact — no nicks or losses
• No repairs or restorations
• Minor age marks consistent with vintage crystal — please review photos
• Please review all photos carefully — what you see is what you get.

Care

• Hand wash only in warm water with mild dish soap — never dishwasher
• Dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth
• Handle with both hands — this is a heavy piece
• Take care with the sawtooth rim — it is sharp and the points are the most vulnerable area

How to Use & Style

• Use as a fruit bowl, salad bowl, or serving bowl for a formal dinner table
• Fill with seasonal fruit — the crystal is spectacular with colourful fruit against the clear glass
• Use as a punch bowl or trifle bowl for entertaining
• Display empty on a sideboard, dresser, or console table as a decorative object
• Pairs beautifully with other cut crystal pieces, silver serving utensils, and linen tablecloths
• Ideal for classical, Bohemian, maximalist, or quiet luxury table and interior aesthetics

Sawtooth rim. Diamond panels. Sunburst base. Heavy, clear, and brilliant — a cut crystal bowl worthy of the finest table.