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CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Moser

L. KOLOMAN MOSER, founder of the Czechoslovakian glassworks of that name, located his factory in Karlsbad, now known as Karlovy-Vary. Still operating, under government control, this industrious firm is currently producing a very fine quality of two-color engraved glassware, specializing in utilitarian shapes for export. During the period we are covering, the cameo work, Plates 13, 14 and 15, was, at its best, quite ordinary. On the other hand, they did produce a rather large group of highly enamelled pieces with additional glass appliqué insect decorations, Plates 17 and 18. Possibly the only comment necessary on this particular type of decoration is that a little goes a long way, and that more than a few fine pieces in this category would create a busyness normally not associated with the Art Nouveau field. Moser, in any event, did produce some exquisite art-enamelled wares, such as in Plate 16, possibly a local village scene of quiet beauty.