Exquisite antique asa Bohemian art glass basket, attributed to Franz Welz (Klostergrab), dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. The basket features a vibrant, opaque yellow body made with a cadmium glass formulation, giving it a subtle warm glow under a UV/blacklight.It is designed with a striking multi-point ruffled/crimped rim accented by a clear-frosted ribbon edge. The basket is topped with a signature hand-applied frosted "thorn" handle. The base features a classic rough, snapped-off pontil mark, proving its hand-crafted, hand-blown origins.

Manufacturer:

Franz Welz Style  (Bohemian / Czech)Era: Late Victorian / Art Nouveau (c. 1890s–1920s)
Material: Art Glass (Cadmium formulated yellow body, frosted clear handle)

Condition: Excellent antique condition. No cracks, no chips, and crucially, all delicate tips on the thorn handle are completely intact. Rough snapped pontil on the base indicates antique authenticity as made.