Art Nouveau Iridescent Blown Glass Vase with Applied Threading by Pallme König, Austria, 1920s

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A splendid original Art Nouveau vase crafted by the renowned Bohemian manufactory Pallme König & Habel (Austria/Bohemia), circa 1920.

The … Read more A splendid original Art Nouveau vase crafted by the renowned Bohemian manufactory Pallme König & Habel (Austria/Bohemia), circa 1920.

The vase features a globular body that elegantly extends into a slender neck with a flared, out-turned rim. The blown green glass body is treated with a strong iridescent surface finish, displaying shifting metallic tones that transition from deep purple to oil-slick blue and gold, depending on the angle of the light.
The surface is embellished with the manufactory's iconic signature decoration: an irregular network of hot-applied silver and bluish glass threads. These glass strands wrap around the base to create a dense, organic web-like effect, rising up the neck in sinuous vertical lines in perfect Vienna Secessionist style.

Authenticity details visible in the photos:
• Translucency: When exposed to direct light or backlit, the body reveals its beautiful and brilliant emerald green base coloration.
• Base of the vase: The underside features a distinctive rough, unpolished pontil scar, certifying the period craftsmanship as entirely hand-blown.

The piece is in excellent, intact vintage condition. The glass shows no cracks, hairlines, chips, or scratches on either the body or the top rim. The underside is clean, displaying only the natural structural irregularities left by the pontil detachment during the period artisan manufacturing process.

Dimensions and weight:
• Height: 16 cm
• Maximum diameter: 8.5 cm
• Weight: 266 grams This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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