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Object Name7-piece Miniature Snifter Set with Original Presentation Case
Designer
František Chocholatý
(Czech, dates unknown)
Manufacturer
Karlovarské sklo (Moser Glassworks)
Made FromGlass, Wood, Metal, Vinyl, Satin, Rope, Felt
Date1958
Place MadeCzechoslovakia, Karlovy Vary
TechniqueBlown, applied, hot-worked, assembled
SizeSee Individual Records
Accession Number2011.3.98
Credit LineGift of Daniel J. Lammon
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description(A) "Silver Lady" Miniature Snifter. Colorless glass; blown, applied, hot-worked. Miniature snifter with circular base, long drawn stem, and bulbous cup with waisted neck and flared rim. (B) "Silver Lady" Miniature Snifter. Colorless glass; blown, applied, hot-worked. Miniature snifter with circular base, drawn stem, and ovoid cup narrowing slightly towards rim. (C) "Silver Lady" Miniature Snifter. Colorless glass; blown, applied, hot-worked. Miniature snifter with circular base, short drawn stem, and squat bulbous cup. (D) "Big Bertha" Miniature Snifter. Colorless glass; blown, applied, hot-worked. Miniature snifter with circular base, short drawn stem, and bulbous cup with waisted neck and flared rim. (E) "Moon Face" Miniature Snifter. Colorless glass; blown, applied, hot-worked. Miniature snifter with circular base, drawn stem, and bulbous cup. (F) "Long Fellow" Miniature Snifter. Colorless glass; blown, applied, hot-worked. Miniature snifter with circular base, long drawn stem, and ovoid cup tapering slightly towards rim. (G) Original Case for Miniature Snifter Set. Greenish-gray vinyl, white satin, black velvet felt, white rope, silver metal; assembled. Rectangular hinged box with silver metal clasps, white padded satin interior lining on top, and black velvet fitted insert in bottom.Provenance
Source
Mary Lammon Nitsche
Object copyright© Karlovarske sklo (Moser Glassworks)
