Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This striking perfume bottle features heavy, jewel-like faceted lead crystal casing rich cobalt blue over clear glass. Its bold geometric angles, dramatic optical facets, and monumental faceted stopper exemplify the peak of Czechoslovakian Art Deco and modernist glass cutting.
Story
Bohemian glasscutters mastered heavy cased crystal between the wars, creating faceted vanity pieces that doubled as modern desktop sculptures.
Maker / Origin
Bohemia's glassmaking centers, including workshops associated with Moser or the Nový Bor glassmaking guild, were world-renowned for their mastery of heavy lead crystal and sophisticated lapidary cut-to-clear techniques that turned glass into towering geometric gems.
Condition & Value
Appears well-preserved with bright clarity and an intact stopper; sharp-edged faceted crystal is prone to tiny rim or corner flea bites which should be checked closely, as even minor chips reduce value by 20–30%.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.