By Moser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Biomoprhic Beryl Bowl by Vera Liskova
Date : c1950
Origin : Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia
Bowl Features : Turquoise glass, known as Beryl, with organically curving walls.
Type : Lead
Size : 12.2cm height, 35.5cm length, 20.5cm width
Condition :Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 3936 grams
This extremely rare large bowl was among the first designs Liskova produced fo rthe world-famous company of Moser, founded in 1857. The sculptural, organically curving walls recall pre-war designs produced during the late 1920s by Heinrich Hussmann, but are more rounded and flowing, recalling the liquid nature of molten glass.
The vibrant, tonal green glass used is unique to Moser and is known as 'Beryl.' Introduced by Moser at an exhibition in Hradec Králové in 1925, it heralded the introduction of a series of different brightly coloured glass made using 'rare earths' such as a neodymium and praseodymium. Considered a hallmark colour, it is still used today.
Other examples from this range can be found in the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague and in the Moser museum.
Vera Lisková (1925-85) studied at the State School...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moser Furniture