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Czech "Brychta" (?) Drunk Figurine - ID = Miloslav Klinger, ZBS

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horochar:
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://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4ttyfqp
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=524cw2x

Sklounion:
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

horochar:
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

Charles.

Frank:
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...

horochar:
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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