Topic: Harrachov? blue vase help please. ID = Harrachov, by Milan Metelak

[brucebanner]

I have no idea who made this, i think it's early 60's.

It looks similar to a Harrachov blue vase.

It's heavy for it's size 900 grams with a flat polished base.

5 inches in height, 2 1/2 inches across the base.

[Anik R]

Absolutely Harrachov, by Milan Metelak, late 1950s.  What a lovely find.

[brucebanner]

Thank you for that, i have spent 5 hours searching today, the closest i came was the blue vase with the different shaped base on the 20th century glass web site, that's why i love this site, regards Chris.

http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/glass_encyclopedia/bohemian_glass/harrachovglass_home.htm

[Anik R]

Hi Chris,

There is a similar (though not the same) shape in the 1958 CGR:  CGR 1958 3-4

But it is certainly, as you thought, Harrachov. 

[brucebanner]

I like your website by the way, looks like your an expert in your field of glass, do you think this is a rare vase?.

[Anik R]

Everything I learned, I learned from the GMB and the very generous help of Robert Bevan-Jones, Jindrich Parik, and other passionate collectors of Czech glass here, like David and Michael.  (Of course, any mistakes in my attributions are all my own.  )

I don't think 'rare' is a good term to use.  However, I do think your piece is desirable -- it certainly is attractive and of very good quality.  A collection of different shapes must look wonderful when displayed together. 

[brucebanner]

Well it's staying with me i love it, it's sat next to four old Roemers and fits in lovely.

Yes i have learn't a lot from here the variation in glass posted is amazing.