Moser & Söhne - Vase - Glass

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Amethyst crystal vase by Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad, Czech Bohemian crystal from circa 1900–1950, with a deep amethyst colour and a wide gilt engraved neoclassical frieze, signed Echt Karlsbad under the base, and featuring a chip to the foot with wear to the gilding.

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Amethyst crystal vase – Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad

Czechoslovak production from the first third of the 20th century.

Karlsbad (Bohemian) crystal, renowned for its purity, high lead content and optical quality, offering the transparency and depth of colour characteristic of Moser productions.

Deep amethyst tone, coloured in the mass.

The body is decorated with a wide gilt engraved frieze featuring a neoclassical-inspired motif.

Engraved signature under the base:

“Wholesome / Echtie Karlsbad / Moser / Karlsbad”.

“Echt Karlsbad”

Old German.

Echt = genuine / authentic
Karlsbad = place of production

Karlsbad was one of the major centres of Bohemian crystal.

A chip to the foot is present and visible in the photographs.

Gilding shows wear consistent with age.
Authentic and signed piece.

Amethyst crystal vase – Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad

Czechoslovak production from the first third of the 20th century.

Karlsbad (Bohemian) crystal, renowned for its purity, high lead content and optical quality, offering the transparency and depth of colour characteristic of Moser productions.

Deep amethyst tone, coloured in the mass.

The body is decorated with a wide gilt engraved frieze featuring a neoclassical-inspired motif.

Engraved signature under the base:

“Wholesome / Echtie Karlsbad / Moser / Karlsbad”.

“Echt Karlsbad”

Old German.

Echt = genuine / authentic
Karlsbad = place of production

Karlsbad was one of the major centres of Bohemian crystal.

A chip to the foot is present and visible in the photographs.

Gilding shows wear consistent with age.
Authentic and signed piece.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Czechia
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/ Brand
Moser & Söhne
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
11.4 cm
Width
8.2 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1950
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
95.45%
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