Moser Punch Bowl Set
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Each piece in this elegant set is crafted with Moser's signature complex and intricate artistry
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- Magnificent and rare ruby glass punch bowl set by the inimitable Moser glass company
- This complete set includes a large bulb-formed punch bowl, 8 matching cups and a matching platter
- Created with intricate gilded enamel decoration for which this Bohemian firm is so renowned
- Punch sets such as this are among Moser's rarest and most outstanding pieces
- Circa 1880
- Punch bowl: 6 3/4" diameter x 8 3/4" high; Cups: 3 3/4" high; Platter: 16 1/8" diameter
Item Details
- Period:
19th Century - Origin:
Other Europe
This magnificent and rare ruby glass punch bowl set by the inimitable Moser glass company is a tour-de-force of European glassmaking. This exciting and complete set is comprised of a large bulb-formed punch bowl, featuring a rare fluted rim, joined by 8 matching cups, each set upon gilded feet of hand-formed glass. The intricate gilded enamel decoration for which this Bohemian firm is so renowned is punctuated by a detailed bas-relief eagle and bunches of applied grapes. Beautifully formed of Moser's signature ruby glass, this set is presented upon a graceful matching platter. Punch sets such as this are among Moser's rarest and most outstanding pieces.
Moser glass, often referred to as the "Glass of Kings," is some of the finest quality art glass ever created. Founded by Ludwig Moser in 1857, the firm created tableware pieces and services as gifts for a number of prestigious clients, including King Edward VII, King Haakon VII of Norway, maharajas, sultans and Pope Pius XVI. A similar set is pictured on page 82 of Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two by Gary D. Baldwin.
Circa 1880
Platter: 16 1/8" diameter
Punch bowl: 6 3/4" diameter x 8 3/4" high
Cups: 3 3/4" high
Reference:
Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two, 1997, Gary D. Baldwin
Moser glass, often referred to as the "Glass of Kings," is some of the finest quality art glass ever created. Founded by Ludwig Moser in 1857, the firm created tableware pieces and services as gifts for a number of prestigious clients, including King Edward VII, King Haakon VII of Norway, maharajas, sultans and Pope Pius XVI. A similar set is pictured on page 82 of Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two by Gary D. Baldwin.
Circa 1880
Platter: 16 1/8" diameter
Punch bowl: 6 3/4" diameter x 8 3/4" high
Cups: 3 3/4" high
Reference:
Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two, 1997, Gary D. Baldwin
