Swirls & Lutz

German handmade divided-core swirl, c. 1880

Four-band divided core in red, white, yellow and blue under clear glass; white outer strands.

Antique

With certificate

In stock

CHF 480.00

≈ €518.02 · $572.52

Final price, plus shipping. Import charges abroad are not included.

Details

Maker	Unknown maker
Made in	Germany
Period	1860–1900
Diameter	22 mm (0.87 in)
Weight	13.9 g
Condition	9.0 – Near mint
Surface	Original
Pontil	Rough
UV reactive	No
Item number	DEMO-0001

Collector's item, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14. Contains small parts – choking hazard.

Description

Handmade in the Lauscha region of Germany: a classic divided-core swirl with four coloured core bands twisting through clear glass, surrounded by fine white outer strands. Bright original surface with a rough pontil. (Demo listing – not for sale.)

Condition report

Mint-minus: two tiny subsurface moons near the pontil, visible only under magnification.

Provenance

From a Swiss private collection (demo data).