Author: Martina Bazgerova

The Bohemin crystal glass is a phenomenon of Czech glassmaking, which was helped to success by a confluence of coincidences and circumstances. Whether we are talking about the developing engraving under Rudolf II, the emerging Baroque. Or / and above all, the accidental discovery of the Bohemian crystal itself in the 17th century. What was…

The phenomenon of Bohemian glass is well known – whether it is the glory of Czech crystal, Expo 58 or museums and small manufactories in North Bohemia. But what is its real history? Has it always been so famous, and if not, what made it famous? And what influence did the communist regime have?

Few glassworks are as well known as Moser. A name that also carries with it the hallmark of quality, uniqueness as well as a glorious past. What made this glassworks unique? And is it still possible to find quality antique glass today or is it better to buy newly manufactured products?

Science fiction for some, love at first sight for others. Either way, uranium glass does exist and was popular already in the 19th century. Moreover, the Bohemia played a major role in its production. So what is this glass? And is it even safe to have at home?

Unlike marian glass or vulcanic glass, it is not a rock. It is actually glass imitating malachite. But why would glass imitate a precious stone? In fact, this is one of the things that glass often tries to do. And malachite glass is undeniably breathtaking.

Did you find glass objects in your grandparents’ attic, did you get your hands on an object that you think might be old and valuable? Or are you playing with the idea of buying a piece over the internet? And so you wonder how to recognize antique glass. Whatever the reason, the answer to how…

The precisely engraved glass, the refraction of crystal glass, the timeless decors of art deco glass are amazing. But each of us at sometimes longs for an elegance that carries stability. As well as an originality that looks so effortless, which implies a return to basics and a certain simplicity. Vintage metallurgical glass brings it…

Few glasses sound as poetic as historic green forest glass. The paradox is that medieval glassmakers tried to get rid of the greenish colour. It wasn’t until Romanticism that glass began to be made again. How was glass made in the Middle Ages? What inventions were available then?