Detailed history of Moser glassworks and its crystal in dates
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1857 |
Beginning of the Moser glassworks history. Glass engraver Ludwig Moser (1833-1916) founds an engraving shop and glass store in Karlovy Vary. |
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1873 |
Successful participation at the World Exhibition in Vienna. The exhibited glass, namely engraved glass, awarded the Medal for Merit. |
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Ludwig Moser appointed the exclusive supplier to Franz Joseph I, The Emperor. The company is represented in New York, London, Paris and St. Petersburg. |
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1879 |
Bronze medal at the World Exhibition in Paris. |
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1889 |
Bronze medal at the World Exhibition in Paris. |
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1892 |
Building up his new glass works in Dvory at Karlovy Vary. |
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1893 |
The company registered as Glasfabrik Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Dvory at Karlovy Vary. |
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1893 |
Participation at the World Exhibition in Chicago, bronze medal. |
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1900 |
Silver medal at the World Exhibition in Paris. The glass exhibited there was crystal and coloured glass, and engraved coloured glass with floral engraving, ”Karlsbader Sezession” – vases with colour stick-on decor introduced as a specialty. |
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1901 |
Title of exclusive supplier to the Persian Shah awarded. |
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1908 |
Awarded the title of exclusive supplier to King Edward VII. |
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1909-1910 |
Beginning of production of colour cut glass and glass decorated with bitten and gilded “oro-plastic” Moser decor. |
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1916 |
Ludwig Moser, the company founder, dies (27/09/1916), his son Leo Moser becomes director and artistic manager of the company. |
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1922 |
The Meyr's Neffe glass works in Adolfov near Vimperk is bought. |
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The name of the company becomes ”Works of Karlovy Vary for crystal glass, joint stock company Ludwig Moser & sons and Meyer nephew.” |
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The glass works is the biggest manufacturer of luxurious drinks and decorative glass in Czechoslovakia. It has its own stores in the spa towns of Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně and from 1925 also in Prague. |
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Representations in Berlin, Milan, Vienna, Zurich, Madrid, Stockholm, New York and Buenos Aires. |
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1923 |
Set consisting of 214 pieces of drinks glass given to Pius IX, the Pope, at the Vatican. |
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1925 |
At the International Exhibition of Decorative Art in Paris, the glass works honoured with gold medal. Drinks glass according to designs by architect Rudolph Wels was exhibited, ground glass vases according to designs by Lotte Moser and students of the Arts and Crafts School in Prague. |
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1929 |
Beginning of production of glass coloured with precious soils. Coloured glass Alexandrit and Helioliteminami introduced at the trade-fair in Leipzig. |
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1932
1934 |
Economic difficulties, sale of the Meyr's Neffe glass works, Leo Moser retires from the factory. Eldor glass introduced at the spring trade-fair in Leipzig. Sale of the glass works to the Bohemian Unionbank. Moser family members leave the factory. |
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1935 |
Participation at the World Exhibition in Brussels – honoured with the Grand Prix award. Functional-shaped ground glass prevails in the production range. |
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1939 |
The glass works are nationalized by the German state. |
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1941 |
The name of the company becomes ”Staatliche Glasmanufaktur Karlsbad Aktiengesellschaft”. It is administratively included under ”Staatliche Porzellanmanufaktur” in Berlin. |
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1945 |
The glass works are nationalized by the Czechoslovakian Republic. They become the State Glass Industry, former Ludwig Moser & Sons, Dvory at Karlovy Vary”. |
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1947 |
Drink set Splendid given as wedding present to Princess Elisabeth. |
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1957 |
Participation at XI. Trienale in Milan. |
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Establishment of the Giant Snifters Club. |
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1958 |
Moser glass is a part of the Czechoslovak stand at the World EXPO 1958 in Brussels. For the exhibited collection, the glass works are honoured with the Grand Prix award. |
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1959 |
Participation at the international exhibition of modern glass in Corning, USA. |
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1967 |
Participation at the International Exhibition in Milan. |
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1991 |
Moser joint stock company established. |
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1992 |
Symposium of engraved glass with international attendance. |
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1993 |
Moser dissolves organization of its exports through company Skloexport (Glassexport), and restores direct contacts with foreign clients. |
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1996 |
Moser store opened in Karlovy Vary, Tržiště 7. |
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1997 |
The Moser glass works celebrate the 140th anniversary of their establishment. A travelling exhibition is organized on the history and the present day of the glass works at the following places: Gallery of Art in Karlovy Vary, in the Arts and Crafts Museum in Prague, in Liberec Museum and in the Arts and Crafts Museum in Brno. |
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1998 |
Exhibition in the Glass Museum in Passau, Germany. |
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1997 |
Symposium of Ground Glass with international attendance (K. Bečvář, D. Eltner, I. Houserová, F. Janák, S. Kostka, J. Mareš, U. Merker, L. Sabattini, J. Šuhájek, F. Vízner, and others.) |
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1999 |
3rd glass symposium with title “Moser and New Designs for the 21st Century“ (K. Doušová, K. Kopřivová, K. Krauzová, R. Krédl, O. Lipa, J. Mareš, A. Polanská, J. Prokeš, J. Šuhájek, J. Voldřichová). Moser becomes an exclusive supplier of glass to Czech embassies all over the world. |
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2000 |
Exhibition in Museo del Vidrio de la Real Fábrica de Cristales La Granja, Spain. |
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2001 |
New collection of drinks glass ”Millennium” launched on the market. |
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2002 |
The Moser company celebrates 145th anniversary of its foundation. The “Peace” vase by Jiří Šuhájek is introduced in a limited series of 145 pieces. |
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2003 |
Moser´s first exhibition at the International Fair Maison et Objet in Paris, France. |
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2004 |
Introduction of the unique three-coloured relief vases |
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2005 |
Introduction of the artistic vases Angel and Wings designed by Jiří Šuhájek Introduction of the Moser jewellery |
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2007 |
Moser Celebrates 150 anniversary of its foundation and launches its new collection and a fascinating collection of replicas. Design of Rene Roubicek, Jan Mares, Ingrid Rackova and David Suchoparek etc. The new collection of unique engravings in limited edition of 10 pcs. Engraved by the best Moser engravers. |
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2008 |
Opening of a new Moser museum in Dvory, Karlovy Vary. |
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2008 |
Opening of a new Moser brand store in the historical center of Prague on Old Town Square in the direction of Celetná Street. |
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2008 |
Introduction of the collection of Rene Roubicek (vases and bowls with glued pieces), replica of succesful Brussels bowl 3126, unique candleholder Kore 3108 from Karel Becvar in a bronze and crystal combination, unique 83 cm/32.7 inch high vase Sonata from %link_irds% and many others works of art. |
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2009 |
Introduction of the second succesful vases Four Season II from Jiri Suhajek, modern collection from Rony Plesl Cubism or attractive cut vases and bowls from the talented designer Lukas Jaburek. |
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2010 |
Fresh From Moser collection for modern interior. Plain drinking suites Oeno, Legin, Zuza or Dionys. Attractive design of plain and cut vases from Patrik Illo, Lukas Jaburek and many others. |
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2011 |
The most succesful cut and gilded suite Splendid celebrates 100. anniversary of its origination. Introduction of new collection of Splendid accessories. Also the new collection of succesful designers was presented. Moser glassworks has become the member of French prestigious association of luxurious brands Comité Colbert. |
