Antique Bohemienne Glasses from Harrach, 1890s, Set of 12

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A set of twelve glasses attributed to Harrach. Excellent condition with no chips or defects. Dimension: H 8cm Diameter of … Read more A set of twelve glasses attributed to Harrach. Excellent condition with no chips or defects. Dimension: H 8cm Diameter of rim 6.5cm Depth to handle 10.5cm Origin: German Date: Circa 1890 The Harrach Glassworks (known today as Sklárna Novosad & Syn in Harrachov) is one of the oldest continually operating glass factories in the world . Founded around 1712 on the North Bohemian estate of Count Alois Raimund von Harrach, the factory originally operated under the name Neuwelter Hütte (New World Hut). It became highly famous because the wealthy Harrach family protected its resources, ensuring a constant supply of wood to power the massive furnaces through centuries of conflict. During the Victorian era, Harrach grew into a global powerhouse. Under the direction of Johann Pohl, the factory mastered complex techniques like cameo glass, multi-layered cut glass, and milk glass designed to look like fine porcelain. They gained immense prestige for high-relief gilding and polychrome enameling. At the turn of the 20th century, designers like Bohdan Kadlec pushed the brand into the organic, fluid aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement, winning top awards at World Fairs. The factory was nationalised following WWII in 1948, shifting to clean mid-century modern designs under major Czech state cooperatives like Crystalex . Today, it functions as a private glassworks, museum, and historic microbrewery, preserving traditional Bohemian hand-blown glass craft exactly as it was centuries ago. See less