Is Czechoslovakian glass worth anything?
The thrill of new discoveries is part of what’s making Czech glass such a vibrant market. Rare pieces by big Murano names can fetch £20,000 at auction today – Czech glass may be there in another 10 years as more is uncovered and reappraised.
What is special about Czech glass?
Bohemian crystal is renowned for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. Glassmaking itself dates back as far as Ancient Egypt, where crude technology available to artisans led them to wind thin threads of glass over clay objects.
What is Czechoslovakian glass?
Czech crystal is glass mass made from silica, soda and lead oxide. Czech glass is made from soda or potash, lime and silica and contains no lead oxide at all. Lead oxide makes the glass mass heavier, thicker and softer – which enables us to cut into it. It also increases the clarity and light refraction of glass mass.
What is Czech Jewellery?
Like Czech glass and pottery wares, Bohemian jewelry is known for its vibrant reds, ambers, blues and greens, with jet black, pearl white and some softer tones. Brass and tin/lead alloys were the typical metals used in Czech jewelry, sometimes with a thin wash of gold or silver.
Is Moser glass or crystal?
Moser a.s. is a luxury glass manufacturer based in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic (previously Ludwig Moser & Sons in Bohemia, Austria-Hungary). It is considered as the most luxurious Czech brand as well as one of the world’s most famous brands of luxury crystal. Every piece of glass that is made by Moser is hand made.
Is all Moser glass marked?
Moser Karlsbad in script is a standard mark which may be in gold, colored enamel, raised glass (middle) or acid stamped (right). This style is the most widely forged and imitated Moser mark. An engraved mark used throughout the 20th century until the present day.
Where is Czech glass made?
Zásada is located in the region of Jablonec nad Nissou, the epicenter of Czech glassmaking. From this village, Czech glassmakers first expanded their trade, exporting glass beads around the world. Today, Czech glass is primarily produced by the renowned manufacturer Preciosa in high-tech, industrialized bead factories.
What are Czech glass beads made of?
Czech glass beads are made from pressed, fire-polished glass. Two terms are important in understanding Czech glass beads. The first is pressed glass. Artisans create these beads by taking heated glass and pressing it into a mold.
Does Czech glass contain lead?
Although many types of glass do have minerals within their composition and sometimes as an outer covering, no, not all Czech glass contains lead.
What crystal is made in Czechoslovakia?
Bohemia crystal
Bohemian glass, also referred to as Bohemia crystal, is glass produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, now parts of the Czech Republic. It has a centuries long history of being internationally recognised for its high quality, craftsmanship, beauty and often innovative designs.
Is it tschechoslowake or tchecoslovaquie?
The French spelling, Tchécoslovaquie, is shown at top as a molded mark in frosted glass. The German spelling is Tschechoslowake. Fig. 6 This arched acid-stamped mark is attributed to Wilhem Kralik Söhne, ca. 1919-1933. This is one of the few “Czechoslovakia” only marks that can be attributed to a specific company.
What is Czechoslovakia glass?
This mark is used by collectors to date Czech glass made between the world wars. Most glass marked Czechoslovakia only, however, can rarely be traced to a specific company (see Loetz and Kralik for exceptions). Wilhem Kralik Söhne was an important glass works in the Austria-Bohemia region of eastern Europe.
Are these marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass authentic?
Most authentic marks on ca. 1918-1938 Czech glass were rubber-stamped in acid or ink although some were molded or sandblasted. Until recently, it generally hasn’t been worthwhile to forge marks on 1918-1938 Czech glass because prices were relatively low.
Where did Bohemian glass come from?
1. Truitt, R & D. Collectible Bohemian Glass 1880-1940 © 1995 and Collectible Bohemian Glass Vol II, 1915-1945 © 1998. Fig. 1 Brightly colored glass in Art Deco shapes made in Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1938, was exported throughout the world. The examples shown above were offered in a 1930 Butler Bros. catalog in the United States.