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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Austria => Topic started by: glassobsessed on January 31, 2012, 11:18:45 AM

Title: Iridescent vase, Bohemian? - ID = Kralik
Post by: glassobsessed on January 31, 2012, 11:18:45 AM

This one belongs to my father, he always thought it was made by Pallme Koenig but I am not so sure.

I have not been able to match the shape but the decor looks very much like Kralik Pampas (rather then Loetz Pampas). The vase has a cut and polished rim and is 22cm high. I am fairly sure the body is in clear glass - it is the iridescence that gives it that greenish tone.

Any ideas?

John

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: ahremck on January 31, 2012, 01:26:16 PM

 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I know what I like and I am looking at it right now!

Based on attributions given to pieces I own I think it is most likely Kralik - BUT there are others far more expert than I.

Ross

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: chopin-liszt on January 31, 2012, 01:45:38 PM

Is it a hyacinth vase..... ?????  :wsh:

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: obscurities on January 31, 2012, 01:48:36 PM

It is a Kralik piece in Burgundy Swirl. Generally seen on this color ground and also on gold/orange iridescent ground.  Nice example... I really like the shape.....

Craig

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: glassobsessed on January 31, 2012, 01:55:51 PM

Thanks Craig that is great but Swirl? The pattern looks nothing like photos of Swirl on your site, it's just not that 'busy'.

John

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 31, 2012, 02:01:03 PM

Too tall for a hyacinth vase.

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: obscurities on January 31, 2012, 06:58:12 PM

Hi John,

You may have looked at images of Blue Swirl.... Here is an example of Burgundy on Gold....  Less busy.... but a different background color.....
The pieces do vary a little also....  Classic Kralik though.....
Craig

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: glassobsessed on January 31, 2012, 07:24:09 PM

Thank you for the clarification Craig, much appreciated. I looked at Swirl and also Red Swirl. I can see the difference to Pampas now too, this is less organized and regular.

Thanks everyone. As to a hyacinth vase Sue, ::) (the neck is also too narrow for a decent bunch of roots).

John

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: chopin-liszt on January 31, 2012, 07:33:47 PM

I shall come up with a suitable reply when I find my brain.  :P

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: glassobsessed on January 31, 2012, 08:05:50 PM

 ;D

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian?
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 31, 2012, 08:13:38 PM

Quote

I shall come up with a suitable reply when I find my brain.

That might fit  :angel:

Title: Re: Iridescent vase, Bohemian? - ID = Kralik
Post by: chopin-liszt on February 01, 2012, 12:05:48 PM

I reckon it would all just dribble into the bottom.....