Author Topic: Who designed the Bohemia cube? (Read 5797 times)

Frank · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:17:25 PM »

Why Bohemia?

Ivo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:02:40 PM »

I've seen these with Bohemia stickers.

Frank · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:07:44 PM »

Hmmm, still not sure what it is, too many reflections, is it just an object or something with function?

David555 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2005, 02:49:39 AM »

Hi

I picked one similar to this up at my local retro glass dealer; I didn't buy as it was all chipped at the corners. I believed it to be Czech from that sparkle their glass has, as far as use goes I was under the impression it was a paperweight c1960s / 70s.

Really nice to get one in good condition Ivo, I think most I have seen are all bashed and chipped at the corners, yours looks perfect.

A stab at maker would be Rosice under the Sklo Umbrella - but I am probably wrong and Marcus would have a better idea I am sure.

Adam P

Doesnâ€™t belong on the GMB but I know of a Scottish company (c1960s) who did similar cubes in Perspex, I have other shaped weights in Perspex filled with bubbles or ink by â€˜Midton Crafts Ltd Scotlandâ€™ â€“ they are as heavy as glass

Sklounion · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2005, 08:33:39 AM »

Hi Ivo,
Two questions, is this crystal, rather than sodium-potash glass? Are those what appear to be dimples, cut or is this a pressed piece?
Regards,
Marcus

Ivo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2005, 10:01:44 AM »

pressed candlestick, I think It is soda potash but could be crystal too and it is one of the most frequently found pieces of Bohemia. The bottom is ground and pollished.

paradisetrader · « **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2005, 12:24:45 PM »

I think its great and I've never seen one

I can't even be sure of what I'm looking at ....
one example of where a photo confuses more than explains.

Is it (mainly) solid ?
(except for the candle well )

Ivo · « **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2005, 12:51:39 PM »

by special request

and

Glen · « **Reply #9 on:** November 24, 2005, 03:54:03 PM »

I have one. Or rather my mother has one. It was quite a trip back in time when I saw this on the board. We have scoured the cupboards and found our cube.

Perfect condition. My parents even recall the day they bought it new. They got it at the service station on the M62 over the Pennines about 30 years ago (early 1970s). It is a multi-purpose object - candleholder one end, and wider scoop at the opposite end so that you could use it as an ashtray or a little posy vase.

It has a sticker on it in perfect condition. No words - just a motif. Photo coming as soon as we are able.

Glen

Author Topic: Who designed the Bohemia cube? (Read 5797 times)

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