Crystal Basket - Anna Hütte

Name: Anna Hütte "Crystal Basket"
 
Type: Anna Hütte Crystal Basket
 
Year: circa 1960s–1980s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Anna Hütte  - Anna Hütte Bleikristall, Germany
 
History: This is a charming small crystal basket crafted by Anna Hütte Bleikristall, a German glass manufacturer known for their high-lead content crystal glassware, typically containing 24% PbO (lead oxide) to enhance clarity and brilliance. The intricate pressed-cut design featuring starburst and fan patterns, coupled with the deeply notched handle, is highly reflective of mid-20th-century European decorative glass aesthetics.
 
 
The presence of the original gold and red foil label is a significant plus for collectors, as it indicates the basket has not seen extensive use or washing, which often causes these stickers to deteriorate or fall off. Anna Hütte was part of a group of producers in the Bavarian region that specialized in traditional lead crystal wares aimed at both domestic use and export.
 
 
These baskets were often sold as souvenir or giftware pieces and may have been used for holding sweets, potpourri, or simply as decorative table centrepieces. The star-cut base further enhances its visual appeal when displayed under lighting.
 
 
Though not rare, pieces in pristine condition with intact labels are more desirable. The value range reflects both its decorative and collectible appeal.
 
Flaws: None