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Title: Josef Hoffmann - Moser (...?..)
Post by: fontanazul on July 02, 2019, 04:11:17 PM

This design is attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Moser (1930's.).
But I have the idea that this model was (copied?) Produced later by other factories (I think I remember ZBS ... among others).
I have this The quality is good but the color does not seem very Moser.
What can be?

Title: Re: Josef Hoffmann - Moser (...?..)
Post by: fontanazul on July 11, 2019, 04:47:15 PM

I found this:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/180305-josef-hoffmann-moser-prism-cut-vase
that feeds my suspicions but does not clarify them ...

Title: Re: Josef Hoffmann - Moser (...?..)
Post by: glassobsessed on July 12, 2019, 09:41:26 AM

Desna could still be making them, not sure where the attribution comes from with this example:
https://www.antique-shop.cz/en/cut-vase-of-clear-glass-desna.html

John

Title: Re: Josef Hoffmann - Moser (...?..)
Post by: fontanazul on July 13, 2019, 01:21:08 PM

Thanks John.
 I have searched for Desná. Today linked to the Preciosa / Ornela brands and with a history that goes back to the 19th century Riedel.
I see that they currently produce classic models of "Ingrid" Schlevogt /  Heninrich Hoffmann (1930's) and other classics of the 50-60's (Václav Plátek / Václav Hanuš ...).
But I have not found references to the model we are dealing with. We will have to keep looking.
https://preciosa-ornela.com/images/pdf/katalog_UK_CZ_2015.pdf
https://preciosa-ornela.com/images/pdf/Catalogue-Decorative-Glass_en.pdf
https://www.design-desna.cz/

Title: Re: Josef Hoffmann - Moser (...?..)
Post by: flying free on July 13, 2019, 11:06:36 PM

Stunning colour of vase though.  That colour is quite special.  It might be a clue to the maker?
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