Gradenberger an Austrian glass mould maker commenced operations in 1949.
Pictured below is a page from one of their sketch books.
On this page there is a sketch of a lady figural flower frog.
Pictured below is a page from one of their sketch books.
On this page there is a sketch of a lady figural flower frog.
The following information can be seen on a web site called Victorian Pressed Glass - A Collection of English glass.
I quote from this website:
'Gradenberger an Austrian glass mould maker commenced business in 1949.
It is said to be still in business making moulds for the glass making industry.
However it now goes by the name of OMCO.'
This information has been brought to my attention by a collector from Wales in the UK.
I quote from this website:
'Gradenberger an Austrian glass mould maker commenced business in 1949.
It is said to be still in business making moulds for the glass making industry.
However it now goes by the name of OMCO.'
This information has been brought to my attention by a collector from Wales in the UK.
Pictured below is a figural flower frog that has recently come to light.
It was brought to my attention by a collector from West Yorkshire in the UK.
It was brought to my attention by a collector from West Yorkshire in the UK.
It is in one piece.
The size is unknown.
It has 10 flower arranging holes.
Seen in pink with a frosted finish.
Other colours likely are crystal, amber, green and blue.
It is Extremely Rare
The Maker and Country of Origin is unknown at this point in time.
The size is unknown.
It has 10 flower arranging holes.
Seen in pink with a frosted finish.
Other colours likely are crystal, amber, green and blue.
It is Extremely Rare
The Maker and Country of Origin is unknown at this point in time.
When doing a comparison between the figurine of the flower frog with the drawing seen in the Gradenberger sketch book, I have come to the conclusion that they are well and truly connected.
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Should you have one in your collection or know of one in another colour please let me know
A glass catalogue needs to be seen to confirm the Maker and Country of Origin. Should you have or know of one please contact me.
I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper
A glass catalogue needs to be seen to confirm the Maker and Country of Origin. Should you have or know of one please contact me.
I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper
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