Fourteen figures; Swarovski, Austria, 20th century.

Fourteen figures; Swarovski, Austria, 20th century.
Cut crystal.
Some pieces have slight flaws.
Signatures on the base.
Measurements: 8.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm (larger); 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 cm (smaller).
Lot consists of 14 cut glass figures. The Austrian firm Swarovski is dedicated to the creation of products made with crystal, a wide range that includes sculptures, crystal miniatures for jewelry and haute couture, interior decoration, candlesticks and "rhinestones" (type of diamond-like stone) for manufacturers and artists. The company was founded by Daniel Swarovski (1862-1956), who in 1892 invented a revolutionary machine that made it possible to cut crystal with greater precision than that obtained by hand cutting. Three years later he set up his own factory in Wattens (Tyrol), and in 1931 he launched the first line of bows with small cut crystals sewn on, thus entering the fashion accessories market. In 1956, shortly before his death, Swarovski developed with Christian Dior the "Aurora Borealis" effect, a shimmering finish that enhances the brilliance of the cut crystal.