Heinrich Hussmann (1897-1982)

FLACON AND GLASS

Bohemia, Adolfov near Vimperk, Meyer’s Neffe
after design for Moser Karlsbad,
around 1929 and 1910
Flacon on triangular base of purple glass, cut, faceted, narrow neck with thin hexagonal stopper. It`s an example of high quality glass produced by company Meyer`s Neffe, famous for its pure glass and design, created in cooperation with artists such as Heinrich Hussmann, Alexandr Pfohl or Robert Eschler. Compare with: J. Lněničková, P. Nový: Schránky vůní, české toaletní sklo od 18. století po současnost, Muzeum skla a bižuterie v Jablonci nad Nisou 1999, p. 108. Cylindrical glass of colorless glass with rosaline glaze, mold blown and cut, on high stem and flat foot. Decorated with cut lenses. H. 15,8 cm and 21,8 cm Original label „Cristal de Bohéme 1772" with logo of the company Meyer`s Neffe and bottom etched mark Meyrs Neffe. Condition A/B. Tiny chip on the rim of the glass