The silver-mounted decanter, produced in 1942 at the Józefina Glassworks in Szklarska Poręba, showcases a composition and palette distinctive for European decorative art of the 1940s. The body and faceted stopper are made of layered lead crystal glass—its deep indigo blue contrasts with transparent edges, accentuating the geometrical outline. Silver galvanic fittings—the neck collar and ornamental overlay (purity 1000/1000)—adorn the surface with intricate vegetal motifs and a paradise bird, echoing Vienna Workshop (Wiener Werkstätte) traditions as reinterpreted by Professors Pfohl and Haertl. The trapezoidal silhouette with rounded corners reveals crisp planar cuts and a harmonious integration of silver intarsia. Surfaces retain a high gloss and clarity, while the silver displays a subtle, even patina characteristic for original material. Condition is very good: no visible signs of wear or damage.There is a perceptible resonance of modernism and late Art Nouveau within this decanter: geometric clarity meets the exuberance of Vienna Workshop design. The silver ornament tells a historical story,
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Height28 cm
Width14 cm
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Width14 cm
Height28 cm
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