The history of Bohemian crystal dates back to the 14th century. At that time, glass makers in the region discovered that by using potash instead of soda ash, they could create a clear, colorless glass that was more stable than glass made elsewhere. This new type of glass was soon in high demand, and Bohemian glass makers began to produce a wide variety of items, including tableware, decorative objects, and scientific instruments.

In the 16th century, the term "Bohemian crystal" was first used to distinguish this high-quality glass from other types of glass. At this time, Bohemian crystal makers also began to experiment with new techniques, such as engraving and cutting. These techniques allowed them to create intricate designs and patterns on their glassware, which further increased its popularity.

In the 18th century, Bohemian crystal making reached its peak. At this time, the region was home to dozens of more...

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A pair of 19th century Bohemian ruby glass and overlay lustres,…

A pair of 19th century Bohemian ruby glass and overlay lustres, with floral cameos and heightened in gilt, with ping pong ball crystal drops. Height 33 cm. (2)

Good pair of Bohemian cut crystal lustres amber glass centres…

Good pair of Bohemian cut crystal lustres amber glass centres with etched glass deer's & cut crystal lustres, height 27 cmsome minor chips to lustres

Bohemia crystal art glass whale, Art Czechoslovakia mammal in…

Purple-Pink Bohemian Whale Art Glass from Czechoslovakia

Bohemia crystal art glass whale, Art Czechoslovakia mammal in purple to pink colour way

Bohemian crystal vase, cut crystal vase in deep ruby tones.…

Ruby-toned Cut Crystal Bohemian Vase (1960s)

Bohemian crystal vase, cut crystal vase in deep ruby tones. Czech, c 1960s, 31 cm high, 19 cm deep.

A set of ten Bohemia hock crystal wine glasses, height 19.5 cm

Bohemia Hock Crystal Wine Glasses Set - 10 Pieces

A set of ten Bohemia hock crystal wine glasses, height 19.5 cm

Pair of Bohemia crystal storm lanterns, beautiful cut and…

Bohemia Crystal Storm Lanterns, 51cm Height

Pair of Bohemia crystal storm lanterns, beautiful cut and etched crystal shades with crystal droplets with crystal label, height 51 cm

Pair of large Bohemian cut crystal vases with amber cut to…

Amber Floral Cut Crystal Vases - 25cm Height

Pair of large Bohemian cut crystal vases with amber cut to clear glass floral panels, height 25 cm

Bohemian blue crystal glass decorative goblet blue cut crystal…

Blue Crystal Goblet with Circular Footed Base

Bohemian blue crystal glass decorative goblet blue cut crystal bowl, to stemmed, circular footed base, height 21.5 cm

Bohemia ruby red overlay lustre vases, wheel cut decorations…

Bohemia Ruby Lustre Vases with Crystal Prisms and Wildlife Decor

Bohemia ruby red overlay lustre vases, wheel cut decorations stags and birds, with hanging crystal prisms

Two Victorian Bohemian ruby flash glass lustres each with 10…

Victorian Ruby Glass Lustres with Crystal Drops

Two Victorian Bohemian ruby flash glass lustres each with 10 cut crystal drops, height 25 cm

Large Bohemian cut crystal mantle vase well cut crystal, with…

Bohemian Crystal Mantle Vase with Etched Blossoms - 42cm

Large Bohemian cut crystal mantle vase well cut crystal, with etched glass blossom decoration, height 42 cm.

Four pieces of 19th century  Bohemian glass ware includes a…

19th Century Bohemian Glassware Set

Four pieces of 19th century Bohemian glass ware includes a wheel etched mug, a comport, cranberry crystal vase and a foliate decorated vase. Approx heights 11 cm, 7.5 cm, 11 x 15 cm, 12 cm

19th century Bohemian Moser overlaid lustre with crystal prisms…

Bohemian Moser Lustre Crystal Prisms Vase

19th century Bohemian Moser overlaid lustre with crystal prisms and hand painted floral decorations and gilding, height 28 cm

19th century Bohemian Moser ruby red overlaid lustre with…

Bohemian Moser Ruby Lustre with Crystal Prisms & Flowers

19th century Bohemian Moser ruby red overlaid lustre with crystal prisms decorated with hand painted flowers and gilding, height 27 cm

Murano glass triangular dish, Bohemian crystal bowl, 3 Bimini…

Glass Collection: Animals, Ornaments, and Paperweights

Murano glass triangular dish, Bohemian crystal bowl, 3 Bimini glass animals, Mats Jonasson glass paperweight, Wedgwood crystal snail, crystal cat ornament and an English glass paperweight, 20th century, Murano dish 26 cm across

A Bohemian uranium glass crystal vase of large proportions and…

Large Bohemian Uranium Glass Trumpet Vase with Sticker

A Bohemian uranium glass crystal vase of large proportions and in the trumpet shape, contains sticker, height 29 cm

Large Bohemian glass crystal table vase, etched floral…

Bohemian Crystal Vase with Etched Floral Decoration

Large Bohemian glass crystal table vase, etched floral decoration, on amber flashed glass, on cut crystal body, height 28 cm

A Bohemian ruby overlay glass vase with a view of The Crystal…

Bohemian Ruby Glass Vase with Crystal Palace View

A Bohemian ruby overlay glass vase with a view of The Crystal Palace in London, inscribed 'The Industrial Exhibition For 1851', 21 cm high

Pair Bohemian pink flashed glass candlesticks. Each with storm…

Bohemian Pink Glass Candlesticks with Lustre Drops

Pair Bohemian pink flashed glass candlesticks. Each with storm shades, white enameled floral decoration and gilt highlights, clear crystal lustre drops., height 56 cm

Nine cut and flashed glass and crystal hock goblets, in four…

Assorted Cut Glass and Crystal Hock Goblets

Nine cut and flashed glass and crystal hock goblets, in four patterns, two by Val St Lambert, others Bohemian, in various shades, of green, cranberry, one each in purple, smoke and black, stencil and etched, marks to some, height 20 cm, and smaller

Victorian ruby glass lustre Bohemian in style and hand painted…

Bohemian Hand-Painted Ruby Glass Lustre with Crystal Spears

Victorian ruby glass lustre Bohemian in style and hand painted with colourful floral motifs to the scalloped edge Crown, the bottom of which is decorated with crystal spears, height 36 cm

Two Victorian Bohemian glass lustres, each with 10 cut crystal…

Pair of Victorian Bohemian Glass Lustres with Crystal Drops

Two Victorian Bohemian glass lustres, each with 10 cut crystal drops, 27 cm high (tallest)

Eleven mixed cut crystal flash coloured hock glasses, 20th…

Eleven mixed cut crystal flash coloured hock glasses, 20th century, hand cut in the Bohemian manner, with long slender tapering cut stems to decorative bases, the bowls variously cut with flora and patterns and in an array of jewel-like colours, Heights:…

A Bohemian Flash glass trumpet vase, late 19th century, the cut…

Bohemian Flash Glass Trumpet Vase with Silver Base

A Bohemian Flash glass trumpet vase, late 19th century, the cut crystal body with diamond, star and palm style cuts, with serrated undulating edges and cased in raspberry, in a silver plated domed and weighted base with shallow moat, height 21 cm

Czech Bohemian Egermann crystal ruby red pair of lustres…

Egermann Crystal Ruby Red Lustres with Crystal Drops

Czech Bohemian Egermann crystal ruby red pair of lustres comprising two crystal drop lustres, each with eight crystal drops, decorated with typical shell, stag & chateau motifs. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 27 cm

A Bohemia crystal ruby case cut glass vase

Ruby Cut Glass Bohemia Crystal Vase

A Bohemia crystal ruby case cut glass vase

Bohemian cobalt blue cut to clear glass lustre suite painted…

Cobalt Blue Cut Glass Lustre Suite with Crystal Drops

Bohemian cobalt blue cut to clear glass lustre suite painted with gilt hightlights, each with eight crystal drops, with original 'Bohemia made in Czechoslovakia' sticker. Condition: good to fair, some paint losses, some chips to the bases. Height 22 cm

Czech Bohemian Egermann crystal ruby red lustre three piece…

Egermann Crystal Ruby Red Lustre Three Piece Suite

Czech Bohemian Egermann crystal ruby red lustre three piece suite comprising two crystal drop lustres, each with eight crystal drops & one vase, all decorated with typical shell, stag & chateau motifs. Condition good to fair, some minor chips to the rim.…

A suite of Bohemian crystal, circa 1910 (15). A suite of…

Bohemian Crystal Suite, Circa 1910, Monogrammed 'NM'

A suite of Bohemian crystal, circa 1910 (15). A suite of Bohemian crystal, circa 1910 comprising two wine glasses, four coupes, seven liqueur glasses and two sherry glasses, all monogrammed in gilt 'NM', all supported on spreading circular bases (15) the…

A pair Moser style, Bohemian, cut crystal and overlay glass…

Bohemian Crystal Lustres with Floral Decoration

A pair Moser style, Bohemian, cut crystal and overlay glass lustres, early 20th century, with gilt and painted floral decoration. Height 25 cm

Ruby glass jugs (2), one antique 15 cm, the other 20th century…

Mixed Collection of Antique and Vintage Glassware

Ruby glass jugs (2), one antique 15 cm, the other 20th century Bohemian cut crystal, 22 cm; antique English blue glass beaker decorated with enamel floral swags; Bohemian jug with metal mount. G/VG condition (4 items)

Bohemian glass pair of lustre vases of green glass featuring…

Green Lustre Vases with Floral and Gilded Design

Bohemian glass pair of lustre vases of green glass featuring flowers and gilding, missing one crystal drop. Height 30 cm