Crystal by Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Rock crystal vase with two handles in the shape of griffins, in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel
Rock crystal vase with two handles in the shape of griffins, in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel

Hermann Samuel, eldest son of Salomon Ratzersdorfer, antiques and second-hand dealer, born 1815, moved to Vienna in the early 1840s. And in 1843 he opened his own factory “Goldwaren, Silber und Juwelenfabrik”. Ratzersdorfer focused on producing neo-Renaissance and neo-rococo jewelry.

At that time, such things were at the peak of popularity. Already in 1846, he successfully performed at the Vienna exhibition Gewerbsprodukte-Ausstellung. And at the World Exhibition in London in 1851, Ratzersdorfer was one of four exhibitors from Austria who demonstrated the work of Austrian jewelers. He received a medal for a 135-ounce mirror presented, “whose frame is entirely of solid silver, richly decorated with various ornaments and numerous groups and single figures.”

Goblet with a lid in the form of a carp made of rock crystal in a silver frame decorated with enamel, height 24 cm
Goblet with a lid in the form of a carp made of rock crystal in a silver frame decorated with enamel, height 24 cm

He created a magnificent series of crystal objects in jewelry settings with enamel for the Vienna International Exhibition in 1873. These are the works you will see in the selection.

Rock crystal tazza in the form of a shell, crowned with the figure of a seated Neptune, in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel, height 23 cm
Rock crystal tazza in the form of a shell, crowned with the figure of a seated Neptune, height 23 cm
Cup with a lid in the form of a winged dragon made of rock crystal in a silver frame decorated with enamel
Cup with a lid in the form of a winged dragon made of rock crystal in a silver frame
A dish of seventeen panels of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel, diameter 35.5 cm
A dish of seventeen panels of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, diameter 35.5 cm
Cup with a lid in the shape of a bear made of rock crystal in a silver frame decorated with enamel
Cup with a lid in the shape of a bear made of rock crystal in a silver frame
Jug and dish made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel
Jug and dish made of rock crystal
A jug made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, height 31 cm
A jug made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, height 31 cm
Engraved rock crystal horn supported by a pelican with outstretched wings, in a silver setting decorated with enamel
Engraved rock crystal horn supported by a pelican with outstretched wings, in a silver setting decorated with enamel
Rock crystal spoon in a silver frame decorated with enamel, probably 1880.
Rock crystal spoon in a silver frame, probably 1880.
Rock crystal dish in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel, diameter 50 cm
Rock crystal dish in a gilded silver frame, diameter 50 cm
Horn made of rock crystal with a hinged lid in a silver frame, decorated with enamel, crowned with a figure of a warrior on a horse
Horn made of rock crystal with a hinged lid in a silver frame, crowned with a figure of a warrior on a horse
Nave made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel, height 40.5 cm
Nave made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, height 40.5 cm
Vase with a rock crystal lid in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel, height 15.5 cm
Vase with a rock crystal lid in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel, height 15.5 cm
Vessel made of rock crystal in the form of a friendly bear holding a shield, in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel and precious stones, height 30 cm
Vessel made of rock crystal in the form of a friendly bear holding a shield, in a gilded silver frame, height 30 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Rock crystal goblet topped with a figure of Poseidon, in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel and precious stones, height 30 cm
Rock crystal goblet topped with a figure of Poseidon, in a gilded silver frame, height 30 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Figurines of musicians made of rock crystal, in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, height 22 cm
Figurines of musicians made of rock crystal, in a gilded silver frame, height 22 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vase made of rock crystal with handles in the form of half-sphinxes in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, height 20 cm
Vase made of rock crystal with handles in the form of half-sphinxes in a gilded silver frame, height 20 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Perfume bottle made of rock crystal, in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, height 14.6 cm
Perfume bottle made of rock crystal, in a gilded silver frame, height 14.6 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Rock crystal horn ending with a cast and chased bear's head, in a gilded silver setting, decorated with enamel, 1875
Rock crystal horn ending with a cast and chased bear’s head, 1875
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Pair of naves made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, decorated with pearls and enamel, height 30 cm
Pair of naves made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, height 30 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Rock crystal box in the shape of a turtle, in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, length 20 cm, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875
Rock crystal box in the shape of a turtle, length 20 cm, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. A goblet made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel
A goblet made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame decorated with enamel
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Jug and bowl made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, height 30.5 cm
Jug and bowl made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, height 30.5 cm
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. A jug made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel, height 20 cm, 1886-1891.
A jug made of rock crystal in a gilded silver frame, height 20 cm, 1886-1891.
Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Rock crystal goblet in the form of a fabulous bird in a gilded silver frame, decorated with enamel and precious stones, height 24.7 cm
Rock crystal goblet in the form of a fabulous bird in a gilded silver frame, by Hermann Ratzersdorfer height 24.7 cm
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