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Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
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Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander

  • Fantastic wildlife decoration distinguishes this tall Moser glass pitcher
  • The blue glass is adorned across its surface with enameled leaves, berries, insects and a bird
  • An intricate salamander, cloaked in jewel-like colors, serves as the pitcher’s handle
  • Moser glass is exceptional with patrons including Pope Pius XI and King Edward VII
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$19,850
Item No. 32-0638

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Description
Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser
Circa 1890

Fantastic wildlife decoration distinguishes this rare Moser glass pitcher. Crafted of luminous blue glass, this large pitcher is adorned across its surface with the signature Moser gilded fern leaves and berries, including enameled insects and a colorful bird perched on a branch. Most exceptional is the intricate salamander, cloaked in jewel-like colors, which serves as the pitcher’s handle. Such unparalleled artistry placed Moser among the. . .
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Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Moser
Circa 1890

Fantastic wildlife decoration distinguishes this rare Moser glass pitcher. Crafted of luminous blue glass, this large pitcher is adorned across its surface with the signature Moser gilded fern leaves and berries, including enameled insects and a colorful bird perched on a branch. Most exceptional is the intricate salamander, cloaked in jewel-like colors, which serves as the pitcher’s handle. Such unparalleled artistry placed Moser among the most desirable art glass in the world. To find such an amazing example of this Bohemian craft today, in such excellent condition, is quite rare.

Encouraged by the Austro-Hungarian governments, Ludvik Moser quickly excelled as a glass artist while serving an apprenticeship under accomplished artist O.J. Mattoni. Through working with the Health Spa at Karlsbad, producing and decorating glassware for serving the healing waters found at the spa, Moser quickly acquired a following and demand for his work. By 1857, Moser was able to open his shop full of bright, glistening chandeliers and mirrors, which further illuminated his glass creations. Moser quickly acquired a noble clientele and displayed at International Exhibitions where his work was highly awarded. Some of his well-known patrons included the Imperial Court of the Emperor of Austria, King Edward VII of Great Britain, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Pope Pius XI and King Farouk of Egypt.

Marked on base: 2860/I

11 1/2” high x 7 1/4” wide x 8” deep
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Moser Pitcher with Enameled Bird and Salamander
Maker: Ludwig Moser
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Czech Republic
Type: Pitchers
Style: Bohemian
Depth: 8.0 in. (20.32 cm)
Width: 7.25 in. (18.42 cm)
Height: 11.5 in. (29.21 cm)
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