Glass by Friedrich Egermann, 1777 - 1864

Friedrich Egermann was a Bohemian glassmaker born in 1777 in what is now the Czech Republic. He became a master glassmaker at a young age. Egermann is best known for his innovations in the production of coloured and cut glass, which he developed in the early 1800s. He is credited with the introduction of a new, more efficient cutting process that allowed for the production of highly decorative glassware, including vases, goblets, and other tableware.

Egermann's work was popular throughout Europe and he was awarded several patents for his innovations in glassmaking. He established a glassworks in the town of Kamenický Šenov, where he produced a wide range of high-quality glassware that was prized for its beauty and durability. Today, his glassworks still exists and is considered one of the oldest in the world.

Friedrich Egermann contributions to the field of glassmaking were instrumental in the development of more...

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A pair of Egermann Bohemian ruby glass lustres, cut to clear…

Bohemian Ruby Glass Lustres: Winter Scene Cut to Clear

A pair of Egermann Bohemian ruby glass lustres, cut to clear with continuous winter scene. Height: 26 cm. (2)

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 compressed circular polished lithyalin glass scent bottle,…

Polished Lithyalin Glass Scent Bottle with Silver Gilt Cap

A compressed circular polished lithyalin glass scent bottle, possibly French, 1830, with silver gilt cap, 4.5 cm long, Lithyalin glass was developed in Bohemia by Friedrich Egermann (1777-1864), and is opaque and has a marbled surface resembling…

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.…