Featured Kralik (I think) pitcher and glass set. Eye candy...

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Lucille.b, Feb 4, 2016.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    A neighbor asked me to come over to see if I could help identify a set of glassware he inherited from his grandmother.

    I had something envisioned in my mind as to what they were going to look like, but just about fainted when I walked in and saw this set. All pieces are marked Czechoslovakia.

    When I got home I searched, "Czech art glass pitcher" and immediately found two identical pitchers attributed to Kralik, if I have that much right, would this set be considered in the Bambus pattern? Incredibly he has all 8 glasses.

    The clear part of the glass is an unusual pale rose color, and those cobalt stripes at the top are actually a thin layer of applied glass. The set is so modern looking in a way, incredible they are from the 20's or 30's.

    He is keeping them, but thought some of you might enjoy the photos.
    Thanks!

    kr1.jpg kr2.jpg kr4.jpg kr7.jpg
     
    Last edited: Feb 5, 2016
  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Drooooooooollllllllll! Those are beautiful!
     
  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    OMG ! I envy , I envy ! Those are truly stunning .
     
  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Does that say, "Technoslovac.." or what?
    This set is incredibly gorgeous. Love it.
     
  5. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Wow, that set is fabulous Lucille! I really like the cobalt bits at the top:) I think you are correct on your pattern and id - maybe @desperate_fun will see this and confirm for you
     
  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I am very envious of that set. It is really gorgeous. Wiping drool off my lips as I apply whips to my shoulders.
    greg
     
  7. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Stunning! Beautiful photography too.
     
  8. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    Most definitely Kralik. A very nice set as well. I have no idea what the decor is but I'll see if I can find out for you. (Bambus is slightly different)
     
  9. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    I have cross posted a couple of the pics to get confirmation as well as a decor. It may be "Flame" or "Corded Flame" (I'm just guessing do not quote me on it LOL)
     
  10. wenna

    wenna Well-Known Member

    OMGosh...absolutely gorgeous!!!
     
  11. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    As a side note for @antidiem

    It does read Czechoslovakia, but there are Kralik pieces marked with Tchecoslovaquie (The French spelling)
     
  12. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Oh my those are stunning! I wonder if the reason they still have all the pieces is that they were afraid to actually use them. I'd just stare at them all day:wideyed:
     
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  13. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    WOW!

    .............just...........WOW!

    And for the full set to have remained intact is a miracle. Is it 100% without flaw? You could even get away with a couple of dings on something this spectacular...and potentially very rare.
     
  14. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

  15. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    This is what I know for sure. It is Kralik. It really doesn't have a decor. We do know, it is threaded. There is a Decor that is similar and it is "Kralik Spiral"

    There is a piece of "Kralik Spiral with a flame" but flame is a pulled solid colour.

    Long story short, no decor name but you wouldn't be wrong calling this

    "Kralik - Spiral with a feathered flame"

    Hopefully this name will get adopted :)

    As a side note, these pieces are probably UV reactive.
     
  16. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    I'll pass along some of this info, thanks to all for taking a look.

    Desperate, by "UV reactive" do you mean it would glow under UV light? I also appreciate the description "Kralik - Spiral with a feathered flame" which should be what it is called and could catch on. Thank you for the help.

    Although condition is very good, there are a few issues. The cobalt applied spiral at the very top on a few of the glasses is spotty near the rim on 3 of the 8 glasses. At first I thought these were chips, but ran my finger around the rim (perfect), its just the spiral that has come off. However it sort of presents like a chip at first glance, with some roughness (although on the outside) because it is near the rim.

    These were kept in a cabinet all these years. I think my neighbor would like to use on a daily basis, them rather than just look at them.

    (Also, SIS, amazed that was a closing price on those. I would have thought a few $100 more.)

    Just so everyone can spit out their coffee, my neighbor was going to put the glasses in the dishwasher. When I heard that, I blurted out (sexist as it may have sounded) "OMG did your wife stop you?!"

    Turns out the wife did stop him.

    I do appreciate the desire to actually use something like this on a daily basis, though can't say that I would.
     
    Last edited: Feb 5, 2016
  17. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    OMG, I almost healed at the screen - NO DISHWASHER!!!!

    I sell a fair amount of vintage glasses at antique shows and the flea market and I always tell the buyer "Do not put these in the dishwasher!" I would rather lose a sale then let them think it would be OK.
     
  18. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    @Lucille.b

    Yes, they should glow a bit under UV Light.

    I'm glad I could help.
     
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  19. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    Good for you, Marie Forjan. :happy:
     
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  20. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

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