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Pyramid of Iridescent Glass Balls
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Harrach Glassworks |
| Origin | Bohemia |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 - 1900 |
| Measuring | Various sizes: larger 4 ½” x 4 ½” x 6 ½” high; smaller 2 ½” x 2 ½” x 4 ½” high |
Several examples showing different sizes, mounts, and colors.
Polished pressed glass spheres with an iridescence making them look like soap bubbles are arranged as a pyramid. While most examples are made of clear glass, there are also examples with colored glass. The fittings for most are made of brass, but there are also examples with silver mountings. There is a range of sizes.
These inkwells are attributed to the Harrach Glassworks (also known as Harrachov Glassworks – the area around the glassworks developed into the town of Harrachov). The company produced a wide variety of glass pieces beyond inkwells. Pictured with an inkwell are a paperweight and vase with a similar design.
Prices generally in the $30 to $125 range. The opaque turquoise glass example with a diamond pattern sold for $270 in January 2022. Vaseline glass sold for $191. Blue glass sold for $92 in May 2024.
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