There was a small weekend flea market near me in an old log cabin built by the WPA as a community center back in the 1930's. I was told that on the next weekend there would be a German lady there with some crystal and cut glass for sale. I forgot about it until about noon that day, and dropped by to see if she still had anything. I looked over her table and the only thing left was some new lead crystal pieces. As I was leaving one of the regulars called me over and ask if I had seen the "German Officer's Glass" that the lady had. I had seen nothing, but went back to look again. Down in between some tall pieces was this piece. I had no idea what it was at the time, but knew it was nice and well worth the $15 asking price. Later I found out what it was, and at the first MAX show, which was held in St. Louis, I saw the pitcher that my goblet went to. The pitcher had the same crest and oak leaves and acorns that the goblet had. It was to be auctioned that night with a mismatched set of much later period goblets. Never heard where the pitcher went. If anyone knows when the first MAX show was held, this goblet was bought a few years prior to the show.
The German lady had married an American GI and came back to the U.S. I have always regretted that I didn't know what it was at the time, and didn't find out where it came from.
Bt the way, it is 5.5 inches tall.
The German lady had married an American GI and came back to the U.S. I have always regretted that I didn't know what it was at the time, and didn't find out where it came from.
Bt the way, it is 5.5 inches tall.
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