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Moser Fipop Vase in Topaz Glass with Gold Decor, Glows in UV, 1920s

$850
£645.31
€738.09
CA$1,187.57
A$1,320.84
CHF 689.70
MX$16,073.23
NOK 8,808.55
SEK 8,260.86
DKK 5,508.66
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About the Item

Vintage Bohemian crystal vase from the Fipop series was crafted by Ludwig Moser & Sons Glassworks in Karlsbad, former Czechoslovakia, in 1920s. The vase features faceted cut sides in deep amber-hued topaz glass and a wide band of gold etched oroplastique decoration near the base. The glass glows green in UV light, indicating presence of uranium in the formulation. The vase is in good vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of use on the bottom. It is not signed, as it was common for most Moser pieces of the time, but its design, decor, and craftsmanship are consistent with multiple examples of Fipop series on Moser website in historical section, as well as documented examples of Fipop series in both printed and veritable online sources. In 1919, Moser entered a new, etched, gold-plated and partly polished with agate, decoration in Chamber of Commerce and trade in Cheb under the trade mark "Oroplastique”. Oroplastique decoration – a band on the edges of cups of drinking sets or wide friezes, or even individual motifs on vases and jars – become a typical feature of Moser glass. In parallel with the increasing popularity of oroplastique, richly colored glass was also employed in production, forming a contrasting background to the gilded decoration. The previous dark purple Ametyst was supplemented by dark green Smaragd, brownish-yellow Topas, yellowish-green, uranium colored Radion and blue Saphir. Around 1920 the influence of neoclassicism peaked in Moser’s production; under the artistic guidance of Leo Moser, the glassworks became part of the retrospective trend, particularly thanks to one of its specialties – colored cut glass with an oroplastique decoration. Its basic version, known under the brand name Fipop, was applied not only to numerous shapes of edged vases, jars and jardinières, but also to candlesticks, lamp stands, goblets, ashtrays or toiletry sets. Leo Moser himself was involved in a large part of these designs. Different designs and variations of oroplastique bands are documented in Moser archives and catalogues.

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