Posted 7 years ago
bohemiangl…
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This wonderful decor was first used in 1901, on a lamp shade designed by Kolo Moser for Bakalowits (PN 85/3839). It is that shape that the decor is named after. The Kolo Moser shades are usually found with a ground of candia with either dark blue or dark green spreading. Other ground colors are thea (pale yellow) and opal, which is the color used on this jug. PN II-2299/Krügel (Jug) dates to about 1905, and is found in a huge variety of decors - over two dozen, in fact. This is the first PG 85/3839 I've ever seen in opal. I also love the Silberiris handle. According to the pattern text, there was a matching beaker or tumbler that was made (PN II-2299/Becher). If anyone has one of those lying about, hit me up!
What an absolutely fab piece just supreme a joy to view thanks for sharing Warren
Fantastic PG Warren, congrats landing that one!
An exceptional piece Warren, glad to see it in your hands.
Wonderful piece, Warren. So, did Moser have a hand in the pitcher design, as well?
I don't think so, Jeff. His original design drawing was for a lamp shade, which Loetz reproduced the shape of rather faithfully, but his decor designation was a rough sketch only - little more than polygonal blobs on the pattern. Loetz kind of "filled in the space between" what Moser had drawn. He had a hand in it (the decor), but I see no evidence that he designed this jug, which was produced four years after the shades.
wow I've never heard of that term before " polygonal blobs " . well ive learned something from you today!! "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!"
Beautiful piece and great new decor for the site! Congratulations!
When I first saw the pic Warren, my first impression was wow! It's just a gorgeous piece... congrats!
Thanks, Rick - I love the closeup pic - it's interesting how the application of the oil spots seems to affect the combed threads beneath - kind of pushes them outwards. Glass making is a fascinating art form :)
a masterpiece of art
Absolutely bloody gorgeous!!!!
Crazy in love