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 Bohemian glass
items are of the same value as those from crystal. Tableware and jewelry from Bohemian
glass are recognized as luxury items; moreover they are inherited generation by
generation. Just remember the tableware or vases from Bohemian glass so much
loved and cared by your moms and grandmas. And till now, the things made from
this glass are far appreciated.
An ample color
gamut, the centuries-old experience of craftsmen and teamwork with the reputed
designers make Bohemian glass items as the essential accessory of the most
luxury restaurants and hotels.
So, what is
Bohemian glass?
Bohemian
glass is the most trendy Czech glass made for export. This is glass blown with
the help of diamond tools by old traditions. Currently the tools with diamond
coating are far and wide applied to manufacture such glass things.
Iron, copper
and manganese are used to produce Bohemian glass of the right color.
Unlike
other glasses, Bohemian glass stands for its ideal transparence and winning
quality. Very often the items from Bohemian glass are ornamented with silver,
gilding or gold, or precious and semi-precious gems.
The history
of Bohemian glass
The items
from Bohemian glass were first manufactured in Bohemia in 17th century. A century
later the glass industry reached its highest level and both noble aristocrats
and poor peasants could afford Bohemian glass. As for the other parts of
Europe, the high quality glass tableware symbolized only wealth and prosperity.
At the very
beginning of the Bohemian glass manufacture, it was mainly exported to Venice.
And it was no wonder that craftsmen replicated traditional Renaissance style
when creating their masterpieces. In the XIX century almost the whole world
imitated artwork by Czech masters.
Till up
date Bohemian glass is made in the strict compliance with old traditions. It is
treated manually and the designer solutions widely range. Hence, the items are
made for individual collections and for wide consuming.
The main advantage
of Bohemian glass is its customary high quality. This glass shines brightly, it
is lucid, very thin and when touched these items sing.
Both
classic and modern styles are matched in items from this glass. They are in vogue
for ever, they tell about the taste of the owner. If you have them you'll see that
these items match any tableware and nay interior style.
However,
not only tableware is made from Bohemian glass. There is a hodgepodge of bras,
vases and adornment accessories.
This glass is
in great demand in the whole world among consumers and collectors.
If you
decide for Bohemian glass, make sure that you find and get unique and quality
tableware, interior elements or decoration and avoid the fake.
Bohemian glass
cannot be dull with air bubbles or fine articles. This glass should be crystal clear.
And just to the first sight it hardly differs from crystal.
Articles from
Bohemian glass must not have rough edges, splits or cracks. If Bohemian glass
is of high quality it is dyed perfectly and smoothly, without any spots.
If you have
items from Bohemian glass decorated with gems or metals make sure the stones
are firmly attached to the glass without splitting. It is very fragile and is
easily cracked.
If you want
to purchase exclusive and quality Bohemian glass, go to specialized stores but
you cannot buy it for a song, yet the range of assortment is very large, from cheaper
souvenirs to exclusive items to collect.
If you are
lucky to get a real Bohemian glass for your own or for a gift just remember you
have a high quality and fashionable thing. Yet, after many hundreds of years
Bohemian glass is still in vogue. Some time in the past it was a must to have a
couple of Bohemian glasses in the household and you will not get disappointed
if you do it now.
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