Antique Hawkes School Brilliant Cut Glass Squat Vase with Scalloped Rim C1890

Unusual example of an olive green two handled enamelled vase by Harrach, depicting two classical figures: one a bearded warrior and the other a older woman, both in white over orange. The vase is additionally finely enamel decorated around the top and on the back with stylised patterns. The two handles are hot applied. Harrach has been the backbone of Bohemian, and possibly European, glass for the last 300 years. It proudly celebrated its tri-centenary in 2012. Before Ludwig Moser was allowed to have his own Glassworks he, like almost everyone else in the region, bought his blanks from Harrach. In fact we will probably never know how much glass, supposedly made my other great glass makers of Europe, were in fact made and finished in the Harrach Glassworks including Emile Galle. We do know that vast ranges of Legras was made by Harrach, probably under licence and possibly the majority of the glass we think of as Fratelli Tosso...

This American Brilliant cut glass covered box by T.G. Hawkes & Co. exemplifies the tremendous level of craftsmanship for which Hawkes was known. The box's surface is covered in skill...

This exceptionally rare American Brilliant Period cut glass bowl by T.G. Hawkes & Co. features the intricate Pueblo pattern. Also known as Concentric Circles, this motif is one of th...

Intaglio cut glass centre bowl with sterling silver pedestal base signed by Hawkes. Thomas Gibbons Hawkes founded what was probably this country’s most successful factory devoted ex...

This exquisite silver-mounted bowl in the Panel pattern from the Hawkes Company is a stunning example of the skill and artistry of American Brilliant Period cut glass. The Panel patt...

Fabulous large early Désiré Christian design Cameo and Martelé flask Vase - signed for both Christian and Miesenthal (see last image) c 1890, in blue and green over clear, selective...

Very unusual white cased over vibrant red Harrach enamelled and gilded serving dish or small tray shaped like a Scallop shell. Enamelled and gilded with fine branches and birds. The ...

Elegant in its shape, this stunning cut glass plate by T.G. Hawkes & Co. exhibits the brilliant Russian and Pillar pattern. Combining two of Hawkes pat...

A fabulous Fachschule Haida Amber, flashed over clear, cut low bowl depicting in alternating amber and clear panels one with an exotic veiled dancer and the others with garlands of f...

A fabulous Fachschule Haida Amber, flashed over clear, cut low bowl depicting in alternating amber and clear panels front and back with dramatic black profile ballet dancers and danc...