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Posted 5 months ago
Mac63
(115 items)
I was immediately attracted to these Kralik (formely known as Stölzle) pieces when I first started collecting glass because of their simple organic forms and their stylized lotus flower collars. In spite of the fact that the collars have lost their original plating, I still wanted to collect them.
Recently, I decided to sell part of my collection to a local dealer. My reason, for what I call “the purge”, was to generate cash to buy nicer or more sophisticated glass. I convinced myself that my collecting tastes were becoming more sophisticated and that I needed to get rid of the 4 Kralik/Stölzle pieces in picture #1.
Picture #2 shows the two pieces that I have left in my Kralik/Stölzle collection. I could not bring myself to sell them when I had the opportunity. And I am glad I didn’t because I fell head over heels again with this line when I saw the cobalt piece. Picture #3
The lesson learned- buy what you like and enjoy instead of buying what you think you should like.
Note on the collars: to clean the collars use a dremel with a polishing brush attachment and metal polish. If you work at it, the surface gunk will come off and you will end up with a low lustre-pewter like finish. As an example, look at the collar on the cobalt piece. And please, do not spray paint them gold or silver. I could be wrong but I have never seen a successful paint job on these collars.
Picture #4 shows a detailed shot of the sterling silver collar I had made. I am not suggesting going this route because it could get expensive. However I had an opportunity to have one made by a student studying jewellery design at a local art college and fortunately for me he needed pieces for his portfolio. In this case it was just the cost of materials only and a thank you dinner.
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stunning :)
"buy what you like and enjoy instead of buying what you think you should like."
Excellent advice Mac.
On the bright side, at least you now have more "ammo" for "hunting" :). Thats half the fun anyway, at least to me.
that cobalt one is gorgeous.
I too, think that the advice is sound. Buy what you like. Thank you. I do and I will continue to do so. I love the shapes, colours and the lustre.
Again, great advice, I think we can all be lured in to buying more expensive pieces when seeing some of the beauties on CW - but should remember what originally drew us to a piece of glass - the fact that we liked it!
Great advice, how true the story is.
Dear Mac,
I just put two and two together and ...... Could you take a look and tell me if this is your number one without the collar?
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/assets/stories/A3dun.Goa-Vh4gHZ9bto0A.jpg
Sincerely,
Lisa
There are also two more shots. One of the bottom and one without showing the iridescence.
Hey Lisa. I would say yes. Theses pieces were thought to be made by Stolzle but now I believe they are attributed to Kralik. They show up often at shows around Ontario.
Lovely. Thank you Mac. I can't remember anymore where I purchased it but it must have been in a package with shades or lamp parts. I am thinking perhaps at Flamborough. I used to love picking that show. Haven't been for ages now. Do Bill and Andrew still run it?
Your welcome Lisa. I believe Andrew is no longer involved. I don't know Bill. I haven't been to Flamborough for a while now. I think it has lost some of its appeal in. I know it is a way off yet but I am itching for the Christie Show.