Borske Sklo (‘Borske Glassworks’), a glass maker in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), specialised in blown and pressed glass. Communist state ownership of glassworks from 1948 made self expression risky. In 1957, however, Czech glass was exhibited internationally for the first time since the Communist takeover, to much acclaim. From then on, creativity was encouraged and vases such as these ‘Olives’ patterns resulted. The glass was blown, then moulded and hand finished, with a flat polished rim. These large vases are increasingly hard to find.
Dimensions
H360mm
Available to view at
European Antiques
21 Ariki Street
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Phone: 09 360 9858 or 027 414 0081
Appointment hours:
Mon - Fri: 10am ~ 6pm
Sat: On Request
Sun: CLOSED
