Description
There is something quietly wonderful about a piece this small carrying this much character. This miniature glass cup from Småland, Sweden — Sweden’s historic heartland of glass production — is hand-blown in a rich cobalt blue with a beautifully distinctive crackle finish. A delicate clear glass handle completes the form, adding a graceful contrast to the deep colour beneath.
The crackle technique requires real skill: the glassmaker rapidly chills the molten glass to produce that intricate web of internal fractures before sealing it within the outer layer. The result is a surface that catches the light in endlessly shifting ways. Even at miniature scale, this cup holds its presence.
Details & Specifications
- Maker: Småland Sweden (labelled)
- Material: Hand-blown glass
- Colour: Cobalt blue with crackle effect; clear glass handle
- Era: Mid-to-late 20th century
- Dimensions: W 6 cm (2.4″) including handle × H 4 cm (1.6″)
Condition
- Good vintage condition overall
- Minor surface wear consistent with age and careful display
- Please refer to the photographs for full detail
Why It Endures
Pieces like this one remind us that even the smallest objects of everyday Swedish glass culture were made with genuine care and craft. Whether displayed on a windowsill where the light can pass through it, placed in a cabinet alongside other Scandinavian glass collectibles, or used as a miniature or dollhouse accessory, this little cup carries the warmth of the tradition that made Småland famous the world over. It arrives carefully packed for safe international shipping.
