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I got this a couple years ago in trade and never got around to photographing it. What with all the talk about this sort of thing recently I thought I'd post it. Thanks to Al, I now know, this is also very likely a Franze Tomschicka design.
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I love your ^^/^^ basket!
LOL@ v50... Beautiful basket love it!
I BET MY BIPPY IT IS A FRANZ TOMSCHICK!
beautiful piece -- sure looks pretty with the light
wow amazing :)
huh yeah, Al I think you're probably right. I just googled it and it certainly looks like it would fit in a group picture doesn't it.
Thanks for the loves and comments everyone!
Stunning and magnificent!!!
great piece, i love the deco geometry with the organic marbling- what a great composition
here are a few more...
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/58834-czechoslovakia-glass-1