Posted 11 years ago
epson233
(73 items)
I happened to be online when CW member bazelmania -- posted a couple of pieces of glassware that he wanted to give away as they were not of his style at present -- my immediate response was "uhhhhhhhhh -- i'm here -- love it here is my email address"
Walther is one of my favorites -- this little guy just showed up in the mail just now -- so just had to share -- the following is information on the company along with a couple of websites to access for additional pics and information:
SPECIAL THANKS TO BAZELMANIA -- SO LOVE MY PAN!!!! THANKS
Walther glass has always been a family concern, started in 1865 Ottendorf-Okrilla (Saxony) by August Walther. The company was initially called Walther and Sohne. In 1932 however Walther merged with Saxonian Glass company and became “Saxonian Glass Factory August Walther & sons AG”, or “Saschsische Glasfabrik August Walther and Sohne AG”. In 1933 production moved to Schwepnitz.
From roughly 1930-1940 they were one of the best known producers of stylish pressed glass items. Their main focus was the production of bowls, vases and figurines in art deco style. But they also made glass pendules, lamps and table sets.
After world war II the company was nationalized and became VEB Sachsenglas. They continued producing pressed glass items, still including the famous art deco designs in their portfolio. In 1972 a new fully automated factory was built, in which current production is still taking place. In 2006 the company acquired Glasax (Schwepnitz). In 2007 they also took over Inn Crystal (Austria).
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Today Walther glass operates internationally as one of the larger producers of glass items and goblets. It operates under the supervision of Volker Walther, the 6th generation of the Walther family. The company employees around 650 people and has 3 factories.
http://www.glass-wiki.net/Walther.ashx
http://www.angelfire.com/rock3/sandgirl/page14.html
jan's ( collectorsweekly member -- bazelmania) other three pieces of glassware just arrived -- so thought i would share
thanks sean -- yes jan has very good taste -- just as you do
ahhhhhhhhhh -- that was so sweet sean -- thanks -- you made my day
thanks for the love mustang
Beauuutiful colour and very charming... adore it!!!!!.... :-)
thanks inky -- he is a little cutie!!!!
OMG lucky lucky lucky!
thanks jay, slave to glass, amberrose, ho2cultcha for the loves
It's in a good home now !!
Love it very much!
yes it does jan -- it will always remind me of you and how lucky i was to be on line at that exact moment -- have a great week
thanks justanovice for the loves
This is WAY COOL, great piece
thanks kerry -- i think he is pretty neat also -- can't wait for the other shipment -- will post when i receive it -- have a great week
It is really beautiful, the girl by the rabbit looks like a downs syndrome girl, probably only I would say this, but her look and almond eyes, really special, maybe the artist had a sister or I do not know, maybe I am wrong. Autumn I really like it. I lived in Fredericksburg Texas for 1 1/2 years and was in charge of the group homes in the hill country. take care Don
hi thanks for the info ,i looked at hundreds ,i cant find one like thanks ,tea coffee urn
i don't know don -- she may have been -- never have read anything on walther's family or number of children he had etc -- 11 1/2 years working with special needs children makes you a very special person don -- hope you have a great day and thanks for the loves
i know lundy -- i looked also -- tried to search the ebay archives for it and could not find it -- but if i do i will certainly keep you in mind
ok thank you so much again ,have a great week
thanks for all the loves guys -- jan's other three pieces just arrived so thought i would update the posting
Wow Gorgeous and very generous...nice epson !!!!!!!