Heinrich Hussmann (1897-1982)

FLACON

Bohemia, Adolfov near Vimperk, Meyer’s Neffe
after design for Moser Karlsbad,
around 1929
Flacon on triagular 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. H. 15,8 cm. Original label „Cristal de Bohéme 1772" with logo of the company Meyer`s Neffe and bottom etched mark Meyrs Neffe.