Moser factory – royal shine of crystal

Moser

High society receptions, parties at the top officials of companies and states, diplomatic and royal receptions – what unites them? Protocol, dress code and … dishes. Namely, Czech crystal from the legendary Moser factory located in Karlovy Vary. Glittering, flawlessly transparent, sonorous and graceful works of “Moser” are aristocrats in the world of bar glass. It is no coincidence that some time after the foundation of production, they began to be called “crystal of kings”.

Dish Moser

Moser is synonymous with luxury

Glasses, wine glasses, fancy vases, decanters and glasses made of colored and white glass are decorated in different ways.

Monograms, gilding and enamel ornaments, colored inserts imitating semiprecious stones, delicate engravings reminiscent of frosty patterns flaunt on their surfaces. Some of the drawings are made so filigree and realistic that it seems like they are three-dimensional.

Wine glasses autumn leaves

Crystal for the heads of state is decorated with appropriate symbols.

Each piece made at the Moser factory is a unique piece of art. Really unique – all products are still handcrafted and decorated.

By the way, it is interesting that the brand produces dishes with gender collections – for ladies and gentlemen. As a rule, men (Royal) are bright brutality, women (for example, Lady Hamilton) – emphasized elegance and grace.

Set of dishes

Not only aesthetics, but also ecology

Moser is recognized by experts as the finest crystal in the world. Moreover, not only for its decorative properties, but also for environmental friendliness. The glass does not contain lead, which means that the brand’s products are formally safer than other brands.

By the way, the original Moser glass recipe has been kept secret for more than a century and a half.

Moser cookware

How it all began

In 1857, an enterprising merchant and engraver part-time Ludwig Moser founded a workshop in Bohemian Karlsbad (today it is Karlovy Vary), which he himself headed, and then remained its manager for six decades. At first, they were only engaged in painting dishes intended for wealthy resort establishments.

The first glass-making furnace appeared at the enterprise only 35 years after its opening. At the same time, the glorious history of the famous Czech crystal began. Over time, the workers of the manufactory learned how to cook it and invented a unique recipe for unpainted and colored glass. For the latter, oxides of different metals were used, giving the products different shades.

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… and continued

The workshop turned into a glass manufacture. Thanks to its creator, who spared no time for what we would now call advertising, she came to unprecedented success. Her works adorned the tables of European crowned heads, shone at the court of the Persian shah.

Ludwig Moser not only crowned himself with worldwide fame and became rich, but was also awarded the title of count, which he received from the Emperor of Austria and King of Bohemia, Franz Joseph. For a person who came from a Jewish family, this was unheard of.

Beer mug Moser

Manufacturing, museum, shop

Today the Moser factory is included in the mandatory program of visiting the Czech Republic. The factory has a museum where you can admire thousands of magnificent crystal exhibits (some are estimated at fabulous sums), as well as a shop with the manufacture’s products.

Large goblet, height 29 cm, MOSER
Large goblet, height 29 cm, MOSER
Rose mother-of-pearl glass vase decorated with enamel and gilding, MOSER, circa 1890
Rose mother-of-pearl glass vase decorated with enamel and gilding, MOSER, circa 1890
Etched gilded glass box, MOSER
Etched gilded glass box, MOSER
Pair of blue glass vases with twigs and acorns on a textured gilded background, 34.5 cm high, MOSER, 1900
Pair of blue glass vases with twigs and acorns on a textured gilded background, 34.5 cm high, 1900
Two bowls in ruby glass, decorated with enamel and gilding, height 17 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Two bowls in ruby glass, decorated with enamel and gilding, height 17 cm, late 19th century
Amethyst glass box decorated with enamel and gilding, 20x16 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Amethyst glass box decorated with enamel and gilding, 20×16 cm, late 19th century
Two vases in pink opal glass, decorated with enamel, MOSER, late 19th century
Two vases in pink opal glass, decorated with enamel, late 19th century
Glass vase decorated with enamel, height 38.7 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Glass vase decorated with enamel, height 38.7 cm, late 19th century.
Box made of blue glass, decorated with enamel, height 38.7 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Box made of blue glass, decorated with enamel, height 38.7 cm, late 19th century
Blue glass vase with deer in landscape enamel, height 49 cm, MOSER
Blue glass vase with deer in landscape enamel, height 49 cm.
Pair of black glass square vases decorated with bird and plant enamel, height 12.5 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Pair of black glass square vases decorated with bird and plant enamel, height 12.5 cm, late 19th century
Square vase decorated with bird and plant enamel, height 18.5 cm, MOSER, circa 1890
Square vase decorated with bird and plant enamel, height 18.5 cm, circa 1890
Bowl with plate decorated with plant and insect enamel, MOSER, circa 1890
Bowl with plate decorated with plant and insect enamel, circa 1890
Vase decorated with enamel and gilding depicting butterflies and plants, height 36 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Vase decorated with enamel and gilding depicting butterflies and plants, height 36 cm, late 19th century
Liquor set in gilded amber glass, decanter 62 cm high, MOSER, late 19th century
Liquor set in gilded amber glass, decanter 62 cm high, late 19th century
Green enamel vase decorated with birds, height 19 cm, MOSER, circa 1890
Green enamel vase decorated with birds, height 19 cm, circa 1890
Two jugs decorated with enamel, height 34 and 10 cm, MOSER, circa 1880-1890
Two jugs decorated with enamel, height 34 and 10 cm, circa 1880-1890
Large enamel vase with relief eagle, 50 cm high, MOSER, circa 1885
Large enamel vase with relief eagle, 50 cm high, circa 1885
Pair of amber glass vases decorated with dragonfly and flower enamel, height 30 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Pair of amber glass vases decorated with dragonfly and flower enamel, height 30 cm, late 19th century
Green glass jug decorated with dragonfly and plant enamel, height 41 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Green glass jug decorated with dragonfly and plant enamel, height 41 cm, late 19th century
Pitcher in sapphire blue glass, decorated with enamel and gilding, height 45 cm, MOSER, late 19th century
Pitcher in sapphire blue glass, decorated with enamel and gilding, height 45 cm, late 19th century
Ruby glass vase decorated with enamel and gilding, MOSER, circa 1890
Ruby glass vase decorated with enamel and gilding, 1890
Jug decorated with enamel and gilding, MOSER, late 19th century
Jug decorated with enamel and gilding, late 19th century
Ludwig Levi Moser (1833-1916)
Ludwig Levi Moser (1833-1916)
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