Author Topic: BRILLIANT BROCKWITZ (Read 6453 times)

Anne · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:47:03 PM »

Della's right, Glen, the foot/base does look unusual: as if it should fit into something else?

Glen · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2006, 08:08:31 AM »

Della and Anne - many thanks for pointing that out. I've been chewing it over, and I can see exactly what you are saying. It's possible that it is just a quirk of the pattern that gives that impression. There is an incut ridge that encircles the pattern, both above and below the "leaf" motifs. It does give the impression that it is a groove that something might fit into / onto. But I wonder if it is just a quirk of the pattern.

I haven't seen anything similar in Brockwitz catalogues (maybe I need to pore over them again though, as I wasn't looking for this shape in the past). Brockwitz certainly did team up metal work with glassware sometimes - they used metal tops on some flower bowls - so I suppose a metal base / holder is a possibility.

It occurred to me that if the piece had a handle, it would be a large basket. That outward flare and the oval shape, coupled with the narrow base are very much like the basket shape.

I was hoping that Pamela might have seen something similar to this shape. If you read this, Pamela, have you seen either this shape before (as big as this) and / or have you seen many examples of Brockwitz Bremen.

And again, thank you Della, and thank you Anne.

Glen

Della · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2006, 08:55:04 AM »

Hi Glen,

What I actually pictured in my mind, when I saw the vase, was something like this, but with the one large vase in the middle instead of the usual 3.

I am probably way off. :roll:

Glen · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2006, 09:03:57 AM »

Hi Della - thanks for the further explanation. Your link shows a Northwood epergne - and I see what you're saying. But think that the size of the Bremen oval vase would eliminate it from being part of an epergne. Brockwitz certainly did make single trumpet / horn epergnes, but the dimensions of the Bremen piece would (I think) make it too big for that purpose.

I'll see if I can get actual dimensions of the Bremen piece. It's a heavy, chunky piece of glass.

Thanks again, I'm really grateful for your thoughts and time.

Glen

pamela · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2006, 07:40:49 PM »

I shall be able to contribute a Brockwitz BREMEN basket and a small plate within short, so sorry Glen, having neglected these for long.. :cry:

pamela · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2006, 08:29:35 PM »

done today and here I go with a BREMEN basket including a small dish

http://www.pressglas-pavillon.de/henkelkoerbe/05331.html

Is this what was missed please?

Glen · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:58:59 AM »

Pamela - many thanks for taking the time to share your photos.

What an interesting shape! The basket is wonderful - the shape at the side where the metal handle is attached is most unusual. Do you have any other Brockwitz pieces with this kind of fitting?

The little plate is also lovely.

Many thanks - I appreciate it greatly.

Glen

pamela · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:33:08 PM »

No Glen, I'am afraid this is the only Brockwitz item featuring a handle like this one. It is a large and heavy item. The plate at the right is just 'normal' in size, about 14 cms across and has a gilt rim.
I can also not report a similar construction at any other item within my collcetion.

Glen · « **Reply #18 on:** October 15, 2006, 07:37:23 PM »

Thanks, Pamela. That is all very useful information.

And again, a splendid and unusual item. Many thanks for showing us the photos.

Glen

Glen · « **Reply #19 on:** November 08, 2006, 03:13:09 PM »

I have now posted the full text of the "Brilliant Brockwitz" talk. If anyone is interested in reading it, go to my website and follow the link.
http://www.carnival-glass.net

Glen