Early 20th Century Kralik Pallme-Koenig, Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass and Ormulu Pitcher Vase

THE ITEM
This tall and graceful work of handblown art glass is by Erwin Eisch, German glass artist and painter.

The form of this piece is beautifully balanced with Art Nouveau and Loetz, Kralik influences yet still retaining the artistic creativity of Eisch. Lightly organic, this piece is finished with an undulating rim. The purple glass has finely 'pulled feather' detail within it that shows off fine bands of turquoise and apricot. The crackled gold iridescence begins at the rim, moves down from the neck and fans out around the body of the vase.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. There is negligible surface wear that is commensurate with the age of the piece - please refer to photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base is inscribed with Eisch's signature of 'Eisch' and dated with '1983'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 18" / 46 cm x c. 5.6" / 15 cm diameter (across widest point). Unpackaged weight: c. 1.6 kg / 1,560 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
The glass-making tradition of the Eisch family has been traced back to Mathias Alesch, born in the Bohemian Forest in 1689 and listed among the employees of a small glassworks there. In December 1952 the first glass was smelted in what was at the time the latest and smallest glassworks in Bavaria. In spite of initial difficulties, by 1956 Eisch glassworks had expanded to a 12-pot furnace.

The full name - Glashütte Eisch, lies at the heart of the Bavarian Forest, it is here that the Eisch family has been producing hand-made glass for over 60 years. Erwin Eisch has been regarded as the founder of the international studio glass movement since the 1960s, with Harvey Littleton as one of the first artists to use glass as a medium of artistic expression.

This stunning and very tactile work of Art Nouveau design is by Bohemian glassworks Loetz (1836 - 1947) who were best known for their trailing, iridescent art glass. The abstract bottle and form of this piece is a gentle undulating flow of smooth and soft curves, with rounded thorn-like tips that give the impression of a cactus translated into art glass. The base colour of the glass is a lush Forest green which is overlaid with the blue-leaning rainbow iridescence.

The piece is finished with a silver collar accent (hallmarked to London Assay Office c. 1920s) which complements the elegant form and was common a common finishing touch to art glass design during the Art Nouveau period.

CONDITION
Superb. There are no chips, cracks or repair to the glass, there is a mild sanding at the rim that is visible as a result of the wear to the silver collar and also from the production process. There is significant and visible wear to the silver collar which can be left untouched for its antique charm or replaced if preferred. Please see photos as they form part of the condition report. The silver collar is hallmarked to the London Assay Office, 'HP&S' (Henry Perkins & Sons) c. 1920s.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 8.3" / 21 cm (from base to rim) x max diameter: c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm. Rim diameter: c. 1.2" / 3.1 cm. Base diameter: c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 240 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Loetz was originally founded as Klášterský Mlýn in the Southern Bohemian town of Klostermühl during 1836. It would be 1851 before the glassworks was purchased by Frank Gerstner, who transferred it to his wife Susanne Loetz shortly before his death in 1855. Susanne would go on to lead the glassworks to great success and expansion, setting it on the path of international fame and a reputation which persists even now.

Loetz is best known for their broad range of designs for iridescent, trailing art glass, created during the Art Nouveau period (c. 1890 - 1910). At times, designs were created in collaboration with well-known artists and designers of the time such as Marie Kirschner and Franz Hofstötter (aka Franz Hofstätter).

Sadly, the transition into the Art Deco period (c. 1910 - 1940), the outbreak of World War I combined with The Great Depression in the late twenties and two significant fires set the glassworks on the road to decline. The final declaration of bankruptcy came in 1939, following the German invasion of Czechoslovakia with production fully ceasing in 1947.

This exceptional and rare work of Art Nouveau, Art Deco art glass is by Bohemian glassworks Kralik. The decor of this piece is the well documented 'Draped', which as the name suggests, has the effect of draped fabric. The textured, 'draped' surface effect is combined with the gold-toned iridescence of the art glass gives the effect of draped Cranberry pink satin.

The piece is finished with a silver collar accent (hallmarked to Birmingham Assay Office 1903-1904), which complements its elegant bottle form and was common to art glass design during the Art Nouveau period.

BIT OF HISTORY
The Kralik glassworks, full name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, was originally founded by Josef Meyr in 1815, in Bohemia. The factory was originally called Adolfshutte. When Josef died, his son Jan took over the company. By this time, the company owned four glass factories. Jan died in 1841, and his two nephews Josef Taschek and Wilhelm Kralik became the owners. The company name was changed to J. Meyr's Neffen, and when Josef died in 1862, the name changed to J. Meyr's Neffe.

Wilhelm Kralik died in 1877, and left the company to his 4 sons. The company was split in two - Heinrich and Johann took the name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, Hugo and Karl used the name Meyr's Neffe. Meyr's Neffe merged with Moser in 1922. Wilhelm Kralik Sohne continued to produce glassware until World War II.

CONDITION
Superb. There are no chips, cracks or repair to the glass, there is the mild sanding at the rim that is visible as a result of the wear to the silver collar and is from the production process. There is a single bubbling measuring c. 0.2 mm which is from the production process and has been mentioned for completeness. There is significant and visible wear to the silver collar which can be left untouched for its antique charm or replaced if preferred. Please see photos as they form part of the condition report. The silver collar is hallmarked to the Birmingham Assay Office, 1903-1904, the silversmith mark is unclear but has been attributed as 'AHD', Alfred Horatio Darby who was active from 1895 to 1933.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 7.3" / 18.5 cm (from base to rim) x max diameter: c. 2.9" / 7.5 cm. Rim diameter: c. 1" / 2.7 cm. Base diameter: c. 1.8" / 4.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 228 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM
This exceptional and delicate work of Art Nouveau, Art Deco art glass is by Kralik Glassworks.

The shape of this piece is very tactile and gently organic, each swelling curve forms a segment which together, forms a stylised small pumpkin-like bulb. The surface is further texturally enhanced which creates the quilted effect. The quilting combined together with the contours is an excellent canvas for showing off the Mother of Pearl decor, with the iridescent sheen suggesting hues of gold and pink and blue. The piece is finished with a brass 'frog' at the rim.

BIT OF HISTORY
The Kralik glassworks, full name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, was originally founded by Josef Meyr in 1815, in Bohemia. The factory was originally called Adolfshutte. When Josef died, his son Jan took over the company. By this time, the company owned four glass factories. Jan died in 1841, and his two nephews Josef Taschek and Wilhelm Kralik became the owners. The company name was changed to J. Meyr's Neffen, and when Josef died in 1862, the name changed to J. Meyr's Neffe.

Wilhelm Kralik died in 1877, and left the company to his 4 sons. The company was split in two - Heinrich and Johann took the name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, Hugo and Karl used the name Meyr's Neffe. Meyr's Neffe merged with Moser in 1922. Wilhelm Kralik Sohne continued to produce glassware until World War II.

CONDITION
Excellent. There are no cracks or repair, there is mild wear in the form of minor slips to the rim that is not visible under the brass frog. The brass frog itself bears an aged patina which is commensurable with age and can be restored by polishing or left untouched for the aged charm. Please see photos as they form part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 4.5" / 11.5 cm (from base to rim) x max diameter: c. 5.1" / 13 cm. Rim diameter: c. 2.6" / 6.5 cm. Base diameter: c. 2.4" / 6 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.5 kg / 457 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

THE ITEM

Presenting an exceptional and delicate work of Art Nouveau art glass by the Kralik Glassworks. 

The shape of this piece is very tactile and gently organic, each swelling curve forming a segment forming a bulb or a small pumpkin. The contours are an excellent canvas for showing off the Martelé decor, with it's iridescent sheen carrying hues of gold and pink and blue. 

The Martelé decor, or 'hammered' glass appears as hammered metal would, a tessellation of small different angles and the light ridges in the glass makes the overall effect resemble veins in a leaf. 

BIT OF HISTORY

The Kralik glassworks, full name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, was originally founded by Josef Meyr in 1815, in Bohemia. The factory was originally called Adolfshutte.

When Josef died, his son Jan took over the company. By this time, the company owned four glass factories. Jan died in 1841, and his two nephews Josef Taschek and Wilhelm Kralik became the owners. The company name was changed to J. Meyr's Neffen, and when Josef died in 1862, the name changed to J. Meyr's Neffe.

Wilhelm Kralik died in 1877, and left the company to his 4 sons. The company was split in two - Heinrich and Johann took the name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, Hugo and Karl used the name Meyr's Neffe. Meyr's Neffe merged with Moser in 1922. Wilhelm Kralik Sohne continued to produce glassware until World War II.

CONDITION

Excellent. There are no chips or cracks, there is mild wear (small number of very faint scratches) to the iridescent decor that is commensurable with the age of the piece - please see photos as part of the condition report. 

MEASUREMENTS

Height: c. 3.1" / 8 cm tall (from base to rim) x c. 2.8" / 7 cm rim diameter. Width: c.  3.9" / 10 cm - across body's widest point. 

Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 188 g

NOTES

Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.