Description & Technical information
Designed by: Wiener Kunstgewerbeschule, for Argentor Vienna
Executed by: Argentor Werke Rust und Hetzel Metallwarenfabriken Wien
Glass executed by: Raffinerie und Glasfabrik Fritz Heckert
Colourless glass, closely trailed with coloured glass threads and splashes, Secessionist brass mount with prominent base, three studs on the sides tapering to a protruding handle.
With its iridescent, rainbow-coloured surface the glass shows a strong affinity to the Phänomen décors developed by Lötz. The Secessionist brass mount imparts a particularly harmonious general impression to this object which is certainly the equal of Lötz's best pieces.
Date: 1900
Period: 1850-1900, 19th century
Origin: Vienna
Medium: Colourless glass
Signature: Marked: Argentor, AS
Dimensions: 35 cm (13³/₄ inches)
Categories: Decorative Arts & Design
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