Is Loetz glass marked?

Bear in mind that Loetz did not sign most of its art nouveau glass. This applies especially to the simpler and more common decors, but even rare and expensive pieces may have no identifying marking whatsoever.

Is Loetz glass always signed?

It’s not unusual to find false Loetz signatures, but mostly they are easily distinguishable from authentic signatures. The engraved signature is always found on the polished pontil, and never on an unpolished area, nor on the side of a piece. The best known signature is Loetz Austria in engraved script.

What is Tango glass?

Tango glass usually consists of a blown glass vase, bowl or other object, in a bright colour such as orange, yellow or red, with applied glass decoration in another darker colour such as black or blue or sometimes white.

Where is Loetz glass made?

Founded in 1840 by Johann Loetz in what is now the Czech Republic, the… Loetz was the premier Bohemian art glass manufacturer during the Art Nouveau period (or Jugendstil, as it was called in German-speaking countries) from roughly 1890 to 1920.

How do you identify Bohemian glass?

Examine the cuts made in the glass with a magnifying glass. Fine Bohemian glass resembles lace. The high lead content allows for exceptional execution of the cutting, but the cuts should not be completely uniform, since they were made by hand. Look for signs of wear.

What is Bohemian art glass?

Bohemian glass, also referred to as Bohemia crystal, is glass produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, now parts of the Czech Republic. It has a centuries long history of being internationally recognised for its high quality, craftsmanship, beauty and often innovative designs.

How can you tell the difference between crystal and glass?

You can tell that it is crystal if it creates a rainbow prism effect. If it doesn’t, then you are holding just a plain glass. If you tap the glass and you hear a musical ring with a little bit of echo, then it is crystal. Otherwise, it’s most likely a regular soda-lime glass.

What is Bohemian Moser glass?

Moser a.s. is a luxury glass manufacturer based in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic (previously Ludwig Moser & Sons in Bohemia, Austria-Hungary). It is considered as the most luxurious Czech brand as well as one of the world’s most famous brands of luxury crystal. Every piece of glass that is made by Moser is hand made.

What color glass is most expensive?

Pink glass is most valuable, followed by blue and green. Rare colors such as tangerine and lavender are also worth more than common colors like yellow and amber.

Are old glass paperweights valuable?

Through time, paperweights have steadily appreciated in value, and some have been outstanding investments. An example, (on the left) is this antique paperweight of silkworms.

What color of Depression glass is most valuable?

When was the last time Loetz glass was signed?

The signatures discussed are those on art nouveau glass, or rather, signatures engraved during the period 1898 to 1903, predominantly in 1900 and 1901. This was the only period in which Loetz glass was signed. ( We are not discussing cameo marks, rare designer monograms, paper labels, or etched Czechoslovakia variations from after 1918. )

Is there a way to identify Loetz glass?

This section contains various articles on how to identify Loetz art glass including articles on identifying early Loetz decors, Loetz colors, color variables, Loetz signatures and marks, and the process of identifying and documenting shapes.

Where was the glass factory of Loetz located?

It was located in Klosterm�hle, near Rej�tejn in the Su�ice district in South-West Bohemia, which belonged to the Austro-Hungarian empire until 1918. Encouraged by the success of Loetz, numerous other Bohemian manufacturers were active in the production of Art Nouveau glass.

Where can I find Loetz signatures after 1918?

Loetz marks after this date no longer have the word Austria – when the country is named, it is Czecho-Slovakia. These marks are found on the underside of two 1920s era Loetz vases. One must take care when evaluating these marks – the font on a genuine Loetz mark is quite distinctive. The mark has also been reproduced.