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Ivo:
THIS vase came by today and it has THIS label.
So I googled Borocrystal and found THIS text  on the Crystalex site.
Do I read correctly that Borocrystal changed its name in 1974 so this label predates it??? Also, suggestions as to glassworks, designer and period are more than welcome.

Pat:
To me it is not completely clear about the name. It says the name Crystalex was introduced but does not say it replaced Borocrystal. I would want to see this clarified.

Sklounion:
No clarification necessary. Borocrystal was an integral part of Crystalex and this manufacturing unit was merged into Crystalex national corporation's umbrella in 1974. Clearly laid out in many publications.
Sorry Ivo, can't access the images at the moment, will post more when possible.
Regards,
Marcus

emmb:
According to modernistglass.com website: "


 BOROCRYSTAL only existed between 1948 and 1 January 1953 so this is from the early days after the communist takeover in 1948. Borocrystal was created following the merger of several glass works and 55 decorating shops. In 1953 it merged with Borske Sklarny and Umelecke Sklo to form the Borske Sklo National Corporation. "

Sklounion:
Hi emmb,

I am aware of the modernistglass web-site, but the inference that a Borocrystal label on a piece of glass indicates solely 1948-1953 manufacture, is inaccurate. The Borocrystal label was used, as was the brand-name, well into the 1970s, evidenced by repeated advertisements in Czechoslovak Glass Review.

The piece of glass on that site is: http://www.modernistglass.com/glasspieces/view/2206

So, as has been seen before, Borocrystal labels were applied to off-hand glass, as well as glass from the Uzitkove Sklo works, in this case an item made at the Chribska factory.

M

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