An exceptional original Art Deco decanter made of overlay glass from the renowned Josephinenhütte glassworks in Silesia, crafted in the 1930s. High-quality optical clear and amber glass with an elaborate cut-to-clear technique (overlay glass) and floral engravings. A rare collector's item of European glass history.

Details
Manufacturer: Josephinenhütte, Peterdorf (Lower Silesia)
Period: Art Deco, circa 1930s
Material: Optical glass, clear and amber glass
Technique: Cut-to-clear, floral engravings
Height: approx. 24.5 cm
Width: approx. 14 cm
Depth: approx. 6.5 cm
Condition: minor signs of wear

This magnificent carafe comes from the famous Josephinenhütte in Peterdorf (Lower Silesia, now Piechowice, Poland) and was made in the 1930s during the heyday of Art Deco design.
The body is made of high-quality optical glass in clear and warm amber tones. The elaborate cut-to-clear technique combines frosted, deeply cut zones with clearly polished surfaces. Floral ornaments and symmetrical leaf motifs lend the decanter an elegant, period-typical design. The faceted stopper harmoniously echoes the decoration and underscores the high-quality craftsmanship.
This piece combines decorative effect with artistic perfection – ideal as a collector's item, as a representative bar object or as a special gift for lovers of historical glass art.

About the Josephinenhütte.
The Josephinenhütte was founded in Silesia in 1842 and developed into one of the most important glass manufacturers in Central Europe. It gained international renown through its innovative cutting techniques, artistic designs, and collaborations with leading designers of Historicism, Art Nouveau, and later Art Deco.

The Josephinenhütte reached its design peak in the 1920s and 1930s. Characteristic of this era are clear geometric forms, combined with floral elements and technically sophisticated cutting and etching techniques – precisely those features that this carafe impressively embodies.
After World War II, the Peterdorf site became part of Poland; many original pre-war forms and designs are now considered rare and highly valued.

Special features
High-quality handcrafted work from one of the most famous glass manufacturers in Europe
Rare color combination of clear and amber glass
Very decorative and collectible