Kralik Bronze Glass Vase c1890

Description

Heading: Kralik bronze glass vase
Date: 1880- 1900
Origin: Bohemia
Colour: Iridescent green over bronze
Body: Waisted form on a recessed inwardly tapered pedestal foot. A crimped rim with moulded swags
Pontil: Polished
Glass Type: Lead
Size: 13.4cm tall and 16.5cm in diameter
Condition: Excellent
Restoration: None
Weight: 1007 grams

The iridescent finish was intended to mirror that of oxidised metals. bronze and copper. This was the height of vitreous fashion. Thomas Webb was another great exponent of this style from 1870 onwards. Much of Kraliks output is attributed to Tiffany. Loetz and others for commercial reasons. Their best pieces are as good as anything from those more illustrious producers.