Rare Antique Harrach Iridescent Clear Art Glass Pyramid 1.25 Balls Paperweight
Rare Antique Harrach Iridescent Clear Art Glass Pyramid Balls 2 Paperweight. Part of a collection from an estate of collector of art glass. Please check photos of the other wo being listed separately. This rare hand blown iridescent, art glass vase sits on 4 iridescent balls. Catches different light rays at any angle with stunning effects. Measures: 3" tall, base 4 3 1/2", Balls diameter 1 1/4. W/o any chips, nor breaks, the base is grounded there are scratches at the base as expected for age.
Imperfections present and to be expected for its age, small bubbles are present. This iridescent decor from Harrach is called Glatt Iris. The invention of hot-shaped iridescent glass from Harrach is attributed to.
Pantocsek, the Technologist at J. Zahn Glassworks in Zlatno, Slovakia. Zahn presented iridescent glass at the 1873 Worlds Fair in Vienna.
Harrach shared a great deal of interest in mastering the technique of Hot Shaping iridescent. Production began around 1875-76 and continued into the early 1900's. Glatt Iris is one of the very first ones produced.
