V. RARE 13 Antique C1880 Pair LOETZ Green Marbled ONYX Glass VASES Cased Enamel

  

RARE 13" Antique C1880 Pair LOETZ Green Marbled "ONXY Glass VASES CASED ENAMELLED GILDED. This VERY RARE PAIR of antique EARLY PERIOD 12.75 VASES from LOETZ are a stunning addition to any collection. The predominant green with small amount of brown (which seems to be a very rare colourway to find) marbled onyx glass gives them a unique and elegant look that is sure to catch the eye.

I have included some photos of the brown colour marbled colourway for comparison.. The footed ovoid shape is very distinctive and is beautifully finished by the cylindrical neck decorated with the outstanding finely detailed enamel work. The vases are milk glass inner cased with clear glass on the outside. The Green marbled glass is sandwiched between leaving some of the milk glass showing through.

A very complicated masterful and skilled process completed by the enamel designs to the top and base edge. The vases are perfect for displaying flowers or stunning display as decorative pieces.

Crafted with high-quality materials, these vases are sure to stand the test of time. The antique style adds to their charm and makes them a great conversation starter. Whether you're a collector or simply looking for a beautiful piece of furniture, these vases are a must-have BLAST FROM THE PAST!! MEASUREMENTS: Height 12.75" x 7" width. Rim diameter 3" x Base diameter 4".

Weights: 1.7kg and 1.9kg. CONDITION: Excellent antique condition commensurate with age and use. One small sliver chip 7mm x 5mm on the central girth of one of the vases. Some wear on the enamel and gilding to be expected with 140 years since they were made.. Exciting innovations in Historicism glass, included Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled'marmorisierte a glass which imitated semi-precious stones like red chalcedony, onyx and malachite. Success at exhibitions in Brussels, Munich, and Vienna were crowned by awards at the Paris World's Exposition in 1889. The glassworks created large numbers of its own new designs of iridescent, trailing Art Nouveau glass, sometimes in collaboration with wellknown artists and designers like Marie Kirschner and Franz Hofstötter (aka Franz Hofstätter).

The zenith of Loetz Art Nouveau glass was epitomized by the Phänomen series of designs, much of it designed by Hofstötter, which won a Grand Prix alongside the likes of Tiffany, Gallé, Daum and Lobmeyr at the Paris World's Exposition in 1900. Johann Loetz Witwe also known as Joh.

Johann Loetz's works are among the most outstanding examples of Art Nouveau. Joh Loetz Witwe staff members. In the Otava valley of the Bohemian Forest was established one of the oldest glass works. Johann Lötz - Witwe, Klásterský Mlýn (Klostermühle), Vase in the shape of a plant, around 1898, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.

Johann Lötz Witwe Glassworks, pair of vases, ca. In 1879 Max Ritter von Spaun, a grandson of Johann Lötz, took over the factory from his grandmother and continued to run it under the old company name, Joh. [3] The factory had previously been equipped with a significant grinding shop. It was here that heavily cut crystal and cut-through enameled flashing glass were manufactured. The company started to produce the colored glass in the 1860s.

Later, due to the high regard of the glass, the company started production of specialty luxury items. The company was the first to manufacture the so-called baroque glass-objects with applied glass decorations-in Austria. Sample warehouses were located in Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, London, Brussels, Milan, and Madrid, which soon gave the products a worldwide reputation. The glass artfully imitated all types of onyx, jasper, carnelian, malachite, lapis, inlaid glass, etc.

The luxury glass that emerged from the factory received the highest awards. In the 1888 anniversary exhibition, the Kaiser Franz Josefs Vase, designed by Hofrat Storck and produced by the Lötz company in grey onyx, was unveiled.

It was the largest vase that had been blown from glass until then. The company's special products were also presented at most world exhibitions and received the highest awards, including the 1889 Grand Prix Paris, 1888 Prix de Progrès and Honorary Diploma Brussels, as well as honorary diplomas from Vienna, Munich, Antwerp, Chicago, and San Francisco. Max Ritter von Spaun had received several awards for his services to the glass industry.

In 1883 he received the high distinction of being issued a royal warrant of appointment and being allowed to have the imperial eagle in the shield and seal. [4] He was also recognized in 1889 by the award of the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Josef; the Belgian Order of Leopold; and the Order of the French Legion of Honor.

Eduard Prochaska, with the company since 1880, served as director. The sons and grandsons of the workers employed in Joh.

Lötz's glassworks were the tribe of the factory staff, a testament to the good understanding between the employer and the worker. Similar to the glasses from Louis Comfort Tiffany, Loetz was able to produce colored glasses with high level of metallic iridescence. The company had contacts with other manufacturers such as J.

Bakalowits Söhne in Vienna and with the Argentor plants. [5] Well-known artists with whom he worked were Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and the Wiener Werkstätte. [6] The peak of the cooperation happened after 1900. The company was represented and won awards at the Paris World's Fair, and in the Chicago and St. The outbreak of the First World War and the collapse of the monarchy brought difficult times for the company.

The Second World War and the expulsion of the German-speaking population of Czechoslovakia, and thus a large part of the employees, meant the complete end of the company. If you need further information please do not hesitate to message me.. I try to describe all the items as accurately and as honestly as possible, and I always include photos or scans of the actual items.

Anything major such as cracks chips or major loss of gilding etc will be pointed out in the description and shown on the photos. If you are still unsure as to the condition etc. My items are usually vintage or antique, very rarely new, and condition will sometimes reflect this with minor marks, wear on gilding etc. I do my best to research the item and its history and pass that information on to my customers, you can google items and find the same information I do.

Vintage or pre-owned items will often show some signs of wear due to their age, and there may be something I overlooked. Any condition outside normal vintage wear, like chips or cracks or serious defaults, will be noted.

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