Art Nouveau Seccessionist Kralik glass vase in the Bacillus décor

Art Nouveau Seccessionist Kralik glass vase in the Bacillus décor. The vase has a bulbous base and the neck has a metal collar decorated with 3 green cabochons. Excellent iridescence and a beautiful example. Made in Bohemia c 1900.

History

The Kralik glassworks, full name Wilhelm Kralik Söhne, was originally founded by Josef Meyr in 1815, in Bohemia. The factory was originally called Adolfshutte. When Josef died, his son Jan took over the company. By this time, the company owned 4 glass factories. Jan died in 1841, and his two nephews Josef Taschek and Wilhelm Kralik became the owners. The company name was changed to J. Meyr’s Neffen, and when Josef died in 1862, the name changed to J. Meyr’s Neffe. Wilhelm Kralik died in 1877, and left the company to his 4 sons. The company was split in two – Heinrich + Johann took the name Wilhelm Kralik Sohne, Hugo + Karl used the name Meyr’s Neffe. Meyr’s Neffe merged with Moser in 1922. Wilhelm Kralik Sohne continued to produce glassware until World War II.

Date c 1900

Condition Excellent original condition . Light wear to the metal collar

Dimensions Approx height 15cm 15 cm diameter

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