EGERMANN, CZECH-REPUBLIC, ETCHED ROYAL RUBY CRYSTAL BOWL, C. 1992-

This Fabulous Cut & Etched Royal Ruby Crystal Bowl Was Manufactured In The Czech-Republic and Carries A Foil Signature “Egermann”. It was produced after 1992. This bowl is one of the many pieces produced by the Egermann Crystalex Glassworks ay Novy Bor, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia. It measures 10” Diameter by 4 1/2" Depth/Height. The color is referred to as “Royal Ruby”.  There are four etched panels around the bowl. Each etched design is separated by a scroll panel as is illustrated in the photos. The etched panels depict a church scene, a dove scene, a reindeer scene and a gazebo with a wind vane atop.

Egermann was the first one to use designs/motives of a shell, stag and the chateau. His staining technique combined with etching then has adopted the name Egermann etched glass forever. The red coloring on the surface is further decorated by baroque patterns.  

This bowl is but one of the many unique products of the incomparable series that was called after the inventor of this decorating technology, Mr. Friedrich Egerman (1777-1864) from Novy Bor.

COMMENT: For A Touch Of Yesteryear’s Work of Egermann, This Contemporary Copy Can Easily Add Grace & Elegance to Any Curio Cabinet or Formal Table! Long remembered and always in excellent taste, Egermann etched glass is the perfect gift for anniversaries, collectors, friends and weddings.

CONDITION: Excellent!

BRIEF HISTORY OF BEDRICH ENGERMANN

Bedrich Engermann was born on April 5th, 1777 and died January 1st, 1864. He apprenticed in the trade of porcelain painter in Meissen. After his return to Bohemia, he became a glass painter. In 1820 Egermann settled in Nový Bor, where he began experimenting with red and yellow glazes and was the first one in the world to manufacture such glass. 

In the first half of the 19th century, in the Novy Bor area lived Bedrich Egermann, the "magician” of glass production.  While Europe was trying to imitate the English cut glass Egermann was experimenting with colored glass masses. He invented a new art style and opened new views on glass as an artifact. Because of Engelmann’s endeavors, it was possible to overcome age-old opinions on the style of glass production coming from clear glass only.

Egermann originated the idea of producing opaque colored glass masses and decorating with glaze. These techniques inspired the glass production in the second half of the 19th century and most importantly art nouveau and modern art mainstreams in the 20th century.

Innovations of technology were brought not only by B. Egermann but also by many other Czechoslovakian glass companies. 

Egermann productions enriched not only the Czechoslovakian markets but also other markets throughout the world. Czechoslovakian glass once again became very popular in the world markets. 

The recognition of mystique and elegant styling is a hallmark of Egermann etched glass. Carrying on the old Bohemia tradition, each piece is intimately decorated by the gifted hands of skilled artisans.