Topic: Walther Vase...Age?

[Ohio]

Hi. I believe this is a Walther Vase, however I do not know the era....is it pre-WWII or is it more recent? Thanks, Ken

http://www.glasstreasurechest.com/catalog/images/walthervase.jpg

[Glen]

I would be saying pre WW2. It is from the King Tut craze - mid-late 1920s, into the early 1930s. I'll check and give you more accurate date info if no-one else does. You may find these interesting too.
http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/amazon.html

[Ohio]

Thanks Glen for the confirmation, the date & the article you authored. It is very much appreciated. We don't see that much Walther here across the pond. Ken

[pamela]

I can find this design in Walther catalogues earliest in 1928, however the exact shape of yours is missing throughout Walther, sorry  Glen is knowing much more and better regarding other possible manufacturers 

[Ohio]

Thanks Pamela for your comments. Due to your response I contacted two German glass authorities, one of which authored what most consider to be the best German Glass website & the vase has been completely authenticated as Walther. One gentleman sent me the catalog page from the 30's, but unfortunately it has a file extension I cannot open. I learned that you are correct that the vase was also produced later from about 1948 to about 1965 by the glass works VEB Sachsenglas in Eastern Germany, however the pre-WWII vase had the solid gold band while the other had gold toned figures within the band.  Both opinions were that this particular vase was the circa 1936-38 vase. I probably should have simply contacted these individuals initially, however I did learn something regarding VEB Sachsenglas in Eastern Germany so I'll know what to look for if in the future I run across another of these (I wish that would happen).  Ken

[pamela]

Ken thank you! I'm curious about 'the best German Glass website' without name - whoisit please?

[Ohio]

Pamela let me make it perfectly clear I think your German glass website is without doubt as superb (my apology for not recognizing you as a site author also) & that is all I will say in this matter.   

[pamela]

Ken and all, please:
my knowledge of English language is insufficient again, I'm afraid 
I do not mind whose pages are the best, each is different and very informative; I only wish to know about others, perhaps unknown to me so far 
Is it A. Becker's pressglas.de page? I lift my hat, always!
Thank you