1960-1969 Czech Crystal Lace Cut- Butter Tray w/Cover

1960's Czech Crystal Pinwheel And Octagonal Butter Tray
Czech crystal is originated from Bohemian glass, which is now a part of Czechia.

Crystal is formed when lead is added to glass to make it softer to etch and mold ornamental designs but not risk it's durability. Crystal can consist of up to 35% lead, at which point it has the most sparkle.
Crystal glass has several special properties that make it a popular choice for high-end glassware and decorations:
It has a refractive index is increased by the lead oxide it contains, which gives it a distinctive sparkle and brilliance. When hit by light, lead-free optical crystal can create rainbows. Crystal is more solid and sturdy than regular glass, making it less likely to break. A high-quality set of crystal glassware can last for generations. Crystal can be made thinner than regular glass, while still being durable and with intricate cuts and beauty can elevate any occasion. Crystal conveys sophistication, eternity, purity, and attention to detail.
Czech crystal, also known as Bohemian glass, is a type of glass that is known for its high quality, craftsmanship, and beauty. It is produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, which are now part of the Czech Republic. Czech crystal comes in a variety of forms, from the fluid curving examples of the 1950's to the abstract designs of the 1960's. The crystal is often cut by hand, which can elevate everyday objects into works of art.
Bohemian Pinwheel and octagonal cut into lead crystal glasses, stemware and tableware belong to those traditional articles of the Czech glass-making. This design is not monogamist to any ONE Czech Crystal maker, several of them used the design and even some American glass makers later on starting in the 1980's but not on crystal. Czech cut crystal gained its fame thanks to its exceptionally fine cut execution of the Bohemian pinwheel that resembled lace, which has also given it the common name – lace cut.
Crystal is an upgrade from regular glass, and can be found in everything from wine glasses to recognition awards. Glass is made out of soda-lime silica (sand), but crystal has an added lead content of at least 24 percent that makes it finer and more desirable. Since it looks so much like glass, however, it's easy to confuse the two. Here are ten ways to identify crystal.
1. Crystal Is Heavier!
Hold the piece in your hand, testing its weight. If you can, compare the weight to a regular glass piece that's about the same size. Lead is heavy, so the high lead content in crystal makes it much heavier than a comparable piece of glass.
2. Crystal Edges Are Rounded!
Feel along the edges of the design. If the piece is crystal and was formed that way, the edges will be rounded rather than the comparably sharper edges of molded glass
3. Crystal Is Exceptionally Clear!
What could be clearer than glass? Well, crystal, actually. If you look through glass, it's actually a bit cloudy. Crystal, on the other hand, is extremely clear.
4. Crystal Sparkles!
There's a reason why people hold a piece up to the light to determine whether it's crystal. In addition to being exceptionally clear, crystal may actually sparkle in the light, especially crystal with a higher lead content.
5. Crystal Creates Prism Effect!
In addition to being notably clearer than glass and possibly even sparkling, crystal often creates a prism effect. If you look through the piece and see rainbows, there's a good bet you're looking at crystal.
6. Crystal Will Appear Blue Or Purple Tint Under Black Light! (SEE PHOTO)
One of the best ways to identify crystal is to shine a black light on it. Due to the lead content, crystal will have a blue or purple tint to it, whereas glass just looks a dull green color under black light.
7. Crystal Is Pricier!
Finally, one of the most telling signs of whether an item is crystal is often the price. Glass is much less expensive to make, making it a more affordable option for many. The lead content and the more refined manufacturing makes crystal a pricier, but much more elegant, option.
This butter tray with cover is a great example of 1960's ornamental lace cut crystal. Rounded on the sides of the cover instead of boxed edges. Heavy based and thick crystal. Hand cut and etched with
a few VERY small surface chips in a few spots but barely noticeable. NO CRACKS! NO ODORS!
Weighs 2 lbs 1 oz
8 7/16" Long
3 3/4" Wide
3 5/8" Tall
2-Piece (Tray & Cover)

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