Rectangular glass block with vases for flowering Hyacinth bulbs
The set pictured below is as seen in the 1933 catalogue of the German Glass Maker August Walther and Sohne.
The catalogue description is written in German as follows -
Mustebuch Walther 1933, Tafel 81 , Fenster- Dekoration aus Sammlung Neuman.
Nr 43386 Fenster Dekoration mit 3 cilasern.
Kaslen cm66 x cm23.8 Nr 43388.
Hyazimfhenglas cm 8 un Ø Nr 43389.
The English translation is a follows -
Pattern book Walther 1933, Black Board 81, Window Decoration from Collection Neuman.
Number 43386 Window Decoration and 3 vases.
Kassel 66cm x 23.8cm Number 43388.
Hyacinth Glass 8cm in diameter Number 43389.
Seen in green and other colours likely are crystal, amber, blue and pink in a clear and frosted finish.
The rectangular glass block is used to hold water for the flowering of Hyacinth bulbs.
A single hyacinth bulb is placed into each of the vases that are located on top of the glass block.
The rectangular glass block with two vases and figurine set pictured below is also as seen in the same 1933 catalogue.
The catalogue description is written in German and is as follows -
Nr 43387 Fenster Dekoration mir Figur und 2 cilasern.
Kaslen cm66 x 23.8 Nr 43383.
Hyazimfhenglas cm8 un Ø Nr 43389.
Figur Nr 43382.
The English translation is as follows -
Number 43386 Window Decoration and 2 vases.
Kassel 66cm x 23.8cm Number 43388.
Hyacinth Glass 8cm in diameter Number 43389.
Figurine Number 43382.
Note how the central vase has been removed and replaced with the Water Carrier figurine.
The Water Carrier figurine is seen in crystal, amber, green, blue and pink in a clear and frosted finish.
These items are Extremely rare.
I have never seen any of these items other than those that are pictured in the catalogue.
Should you be fortunate enough to have either of these items in your collection or know of another collector who has one can you please let me know.
Neil Cooper
Nr 43387 Fenster Dekoration mir Figur und 2 cilasern.
Kaslen cm66 x 23.8 Nr 43383.
Hyazimfhenglas cm8 un Ø Nr 43389.
Figur Nr 43382.
The English translation is as follows -
Number 43386 Window Decoration and 2 vases.
Kassel 66cm x 23.8cm Number 43388.
Hyacinth Glass 8cm in diameter Number 43389.
Figurine Number 43382.
Note how the central vase has been removed and replaced with the Water Carrier figurine.
The Water Carrier figurine is seen in crystal, amber, green, blue and pink in a clear and frosted finish.
These items are Extremely rare.
I have never seen any of these items other than those that are pictured in the catalogue.
Should you be fortunate enough to have either of these items in your collection or know of another collector who has one can you please let me know.
Neil Cooper
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