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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Austria => Topic started by: horochar on September 02, 2007, 02:28:42 PM
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Here's my latest politically incorrect art glass acquisition, a charming drunk with lantern, standing in the snow. The detail is exquisite, down to the glazed over eyes (resembles me some evenings). I understand the Czechs made these sorts of glass figurines for a number of years. I see these types of figurines described sometimes as "Brychta." The label on bottom might lend a clue (see below). I can't make out the three cursive letters on the foil tag. Can someone tell me who designed an produced it, and its approximate age? Any information would be appreciated. Please click on links below for 2 more pictures.
Charles.
(http://i12.tinypic.com/4mhy141.jpg)
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4ttyfqp
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=524cw2x
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Hi Charles,
ZBS, Zelezno Brodske Sklo.
Whilst many were designed by Jaroslav Brychta, from @ around 1931 onward, few were actually made by him.
With this label, this is post-war, and with the oval label possibly 1980s, as the original ZBS label was a different shape, I believe. Yours is definitely before 1992.
These are, as far as I am aware, still in production.
Regards,
Marcus
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Thanks Marcus.
With info. you provided, I tracked down another piece with the oval label, which is in present use, Czech Republic rather than Czechoslovakia.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Blown-Glass-Male-Vet-Figurine-Czech-Republic-NEW_W0QQitemZ180147385413QQcmdZViewItem with similar label (http://cgi.ebay.com/Blown-Glass-Male-Vet-Figurine-Czech-Republic-NEW_W0QQitemZ180147385413QQcmdZViewItem with similar label)
Charles.
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fixed link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180147385413
Interesting, usually the label has gone and the description suggest great age. Always refreshing to see things sold honestly.
I would love to know the Czech price new...
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My father was given one as a medical school graduation gift in the 1950s, and the quality and circa 1930s/40s style are comparable to contemporary production (or at least, my "nearly" contemporary drunk). I too am wondering how much they sell for new. They cannot be cheap to make.
C.
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I tried to find them, but nearly all the on-line sales I found suggested they were old. Ditto eBay. And nearly all were in the US so shipping was too high!
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This style of figurine is relatively modern, ie post 1930.
Brychta was also responsible for others, which were effectively glass beads on wires, but which date to the 1920s.
Cost is relative, and arguably, immaterial.
Enjoy them for what they are, humour in glass and little more.
M
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This is interesting - I was at an auction on Tuesday, and this chap came up for grabs:
I couldn't place him, and although he is very nicely made and good quality, his price was (IMHO) a bit on the high side for me to pay for an attributed piece. And in fact he didn't make his reserve.
Is he the same manufactury?
http://www.reeman-dansie-auctions.co.uk/sale/6730/044.JPG
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Hi, Lynne.
Image is a little small to tell definitely, but probably.
Known sets include orchestras, medical and pharmacists and many other occupations.
Regards,
Marcus
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Sorry, Marcus, I copied the thumbnail url, not the main pic... I've changed the link above, should give you a better impression.
His face is so very like Charles' drunken man, I can't imagine it being made elsewhere to such a similar pattern. I DO like him though!
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I understand that Brychta was head of the figurine dept at ZBS until 1960 and designed most of the production until then. He died 1971 btw.
I have seen one of these the other day on the big antique market in Milano with pretty convincing Barovier stickers - but I am not quite sure what that suggests.
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Ivo,
Possibly that they are now also being made by B.A.G. (which is owned by Barovier & Toso), in the Czech Republic.
Regards,
Marcus
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Possibly that they are now also being made by B.A.G. (which is owned by Barovier & Toso), in the Czech Republic.
Sorry Marcus not very likely. I am quite au courant with the BAG production and stickers (having had the guided tour of the exhibition stand).
The Item I handled in Milano had 1950s-1960s Barovier foil and paper labels. Plus, it was on a Huntsman statuette - identical to the one I have owned since before BAG was founded.
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Hi Ivo,
It was just a thought.....
Regards,
Marcus
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Smaller ones on previous pages are $29.70 but these are unpriced >:(
http://www.aaczechglass.com/index.htm
and what is metallurgical glass
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Lynne, yours reminds me of Dickens' Mr Bumble, the beadle, from Oliver Twist.
I thought that he looked very Dickens-ey!
I do wish that he actually was mine.... :(
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Hi, just an information up-date to this thread.
In the early 1920s the four principal companies involved in the production of these type of figures were Kleinert, Lubas, Bárta and Halama.
Some of the production for the latter company, was designed by Stanislav Halama, (particularly musicians) just before the company was nationalised, becoming part of the ZBS narodni podnik. (Translations from Hlaveš, M. Skleněné figurky – práce studentů SUPŠ sklářské v Železném Brodě, MSB Jablonec, 1998.
Regards,
Marcus
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This figure is the night watchman. Smaller villages had the night watchman to see that all is well. I've seen newer versions of this guy and others that are older!! I have an older one in my collection.
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ceska - do come again!
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And moreover not Brychta but Miloslav Klinger ;D
Jindrich
www.cs-sklo.cz