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Title: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 11, 2014, 09:23:23 PM

Dear Forum,

I recently acquired this pair of dark purple cut crystal vases, they are in a Josef Hoffman, Weiner Werkstatte geometric style. No marks on either vase, they are about 10 1/2 inches high. The bases are completely polished and have wear, indicating some age. Are they one of Hoffmann's designs?

Thanks,
Keith

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 11, 2014, 10:59:05 PM

Looks like it may have been made by Ludwig Moser Karlsbad around 1920, could still be a Hoffmann design though...

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: Ivo on October 12, 2014, 06:43:07 AM

Unless you can find a reference to this specific model you must assume they are generic panel cut vases from the 19th.  There have been many makers of these in Bohemia.

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 12, 2014, 03:46:59 PM

I found this piece which is similar, but there are serious doubts about the mark. The poster said Moser confirmed it was one of theirs though... http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/93132-moser-karlsbad-crystal-vase-1920-but-th?in=750

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Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 12, 2014, 07:01:21 PM

Thanks for your reply Ivo, I am looking at all the records I can find, but it is a difficult search...

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: Ivo on October 13, 2014, 05:33:41 AM

Ask Moser, they are really nice people and as well documented as you hope. 
In my previous posting, where I typed 1930s this silly tablet autocorrected to 19th. On behalf of Google I offer my apologies.

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 13, 2014, 03:03:51 PM

Thanks Ivo, I just sent them an email! Is there a museum or group who would know if it was a Hoffmann design?

Keith

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 20, 2014, 10:59:57 AM

I received a reply back from Moser and they said it was not one of theirs...

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 20, 2014, 12:23:41 PM

Here is one on Ancient Point with gold decoration described by the owner as Moser... http://ancientpoint.com/inf/113279-moser_art_deco_amethyst_neoclassical_design_14k_gold_gild_faceted_art_glass.html

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Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: kjennings12 on October 20, 2014, 01:58:06 PM

Better Images of my vase...

Title: Re: ID help on a Josef Hoffmann Style Vase
Post by: flying free on October 21, 2014, 12:32:19 PM

Adolf Rascha was another maker of these panel cut pieces in dark amethyst and also green.
There is precious little information that maker but I have a perfume on another thread where I mentioned his name, so it might come up with links for you to look at.
I did not work out however, whether his pieces were always signed or not, but it may give you something else to search on :)
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