Large Ikora Table Lamp by Karl Wiedmann for WMF, 1930s

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Karl Wiedmann
Cake 1905‒1992 Cake
Glass technician. 1921-1924 apprenticeship as a glass technician, Geislingen an der Steige trade school; 1924–1925 … Read more Karl Wiedmann
Cake 1905‒1992 Cake
Glass technician. 1921-1924 apprenticeship as a glass technician, Geislingen an der Steige trade school; 1924–1925 studies at the State Technical School for the Glass Industry and Wood Carving, Zwiesel, with Ludwig Springer and Bruno Mauder; 1925 glass technician, WMF, development of Myra, ikora, Perlmutter, Lavaluna, among others; 1927‒1943 and 1948‒1954 manager, WMF glassworks; 1947-1948 as a prisoner of war, glass technician at Daum, Nancy; 1954-1956 operations manager, United Color Glass Works Zwiesel; 1956-1965 furnace manager and production manager at the Gral glassworks, Dürnau; Studies on Roman glass techniques; freelancer at the Gral glassworks since 1965; Development of the unique program; 1970-1980 freelancer for artistic unique and series production at the Gral Glassworks. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less