Vintage Lead Crystal Eiffel Tower Obelisk by Desna, Bohemia, 1980s

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An impressive, virtuoso piece of glass art by Desna (Czechoslovakia, circa 1980s).

The solid obelisk, made of high-refractive-index lead crystal, … Read more An impressive, virtuoso piece of glass art by Desna (Czechoslovakia, circa 1980s).

The solid obelisk, made of high-refractive-index lead crystal, houses a three-dimensional representation of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The cut facets and the prismatic shape of the glass create a striking refraction of light.

At 28.3 cm tall and weighing nearly 1.44 kg, this is the rare, large version of this model series (the smaller versions, approximately 15–20 cm, are more commonly found on the market).

Attribution: Desna / Desenské sklárny (Czechoslovakia / Bohemia)
Solid lead crystal (24% PbO), cut using both shot and facet techniques.

Excellent vintage condition. The crystal is clear, highly transparent, and shows sharp cut edges without any distracting chips. 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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