Ajka Crystal Vintage Brandy Snifters - Cognac Glass

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 5″ (12.5cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Diameter: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980

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This Ajka…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 5″ (12.5cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Diameter: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980

Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This Ajka Crystal brandy snifter is a rich ruby red cut-to-clear beauty from 1980, shown here in truly near mint shape. The deep overlay has been hand cut back to sparkling clear crystal in lattice and fan motifs, so the glass throws light like a little fire when you turn it. The rounded bowl is classic snifter form, made to sit comfortably in the hand so your palm gently warms cognac or brandy and concentrates aroma at the rim. A sturdy, faceted stem and wide foot keep it stable on the table; the original foil label is still on the base. There are no chips, cloudiness, or rim roughness visible, only the faintest shelf rub, the kind of careful use you expect from a cherished cabinet piece.

Ajka Crystal, founded in Hungary in 1878, is known for richly colored full‑lead crystal and meticulous hand cutting. The workshop has produced pieces for luxury houses such as Tiffany and Wedgwood. Their hallmark is vivid overlays—ruby, cobalt, emerald—wheel‑cut to reveal clear, sparkling patterns, the classic cut‑to‑clear look. Brandy snifters were designed for show and use, and collectors prize even color, crisp crosshatching, a smooth rim, and that satisfying bell‑like ring, weighty feel too.