SOLD – Kralic Pulled Loop Trailing Glass Vase

Description

Heading : Pulled loop glass vase
Date : c1900
Period : Victorian
Origin : Bohemia. in modern day this is the Czech Republic
Colour : Orange and blue
Pattern : Flared shape with a narrowing neck. Cased ‘spotted’ orange glass with blue vertically pulled loops.
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 8 ¾  inches tall and approx. 6 ½ inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 1450 grams

Additional Information :Kralik is widely known for its iridescent glass but is also known for creating stunning glass with combinations of styles and techniques. There were many glassworks that produced pieces with such styles as ‘mottled’. ‘spotted’ or ‘pulled trailing’ frequently and mistakenly referred to as ‘feathered’ designs. There is little documented evidence of Kralik patterns and the factory followed the standard practice of not signing it’s pieces. thus many have gone unidentified or have been incorrectly attributed. That said the company did have some distinctive characteristics and techniques. for example the specific shade of blue used in it’s trailing. Kralic ‘blue on gold’ or ‘blue swirl’ range and the non-uniform swags are good indicators. This piece also exhibits condensed ‘brush-like’ marks which pull and disburse as they ascend the glass another tell-tale. This is remarkably similar to that of the ‘helios’ and ‘coloured spots’ ranges.

We believe this to be Kralic. however. irrespective of attrubution this is a very stylish hand-blown period vase that demanded highly skilled craftsmanship and control. a testimony to quality.