LUDWIG MOSER (1833-1916)

Ludwig Moser was a founder of the glassworks and one of the most capable and significant figures in the history of glass entrepreneurship. He attained a large range of achievements due to his art craft mastery and uncommon business talent so he established the base of later renown of Moser crystal.

The fame and rarity of Moser crystal products were generally spread when Ludwig Moser was appointed a royal purveyor of Emperor Franz Joseph I (1878), Persian Shah Musaffereddin (1901) and King of England Eduard VII (1908).

In 1892 Ludwig Moser built his own glassworks and concentrated on a production of ecological pure lead-free crystal which has been melted till these days.

LEO MOSER (1879-1974)

Thanks to the influence of Leo Moser, a technical and art director of glassworks in 1908 – 1932, the art orientation of the glassworks was changed. At that time new decorative techniques come of, the techniques which are characteristic signs of the Moser manufacture to this day. Sliced cutting, decorating with oroplastic,  i.e. acid etched and gilded decoration and use of unique Moser colours become typical attributes. The most famous drinking sets – Splendid, Copenhagen, Paula and Royal, all originating from that period are being demanded today equally as at the time of their creation.

The history of the Moser glassworks is historically associated with the name of Ludwig Moser (1833 - 1916), one of the most outstanding personalities of glass manufacturing in the world. He first opened his own shop and engraver´s workshop in the centre of Karlovy Vary and in the same town in 1893 he starts production in his own glass workshop, which has been operating successfully until today.

SPLENDID AND ROYAL | SYMBOL OF MAJESTY AND STYLE

If we claim that Moser is “the king of glass, glass of kings“, we talk first and foremost of the world famous set of exclusive tableware and interior glass, to which the author Leo Moser gave an apt name Splendid a hundred years ago. Throughout the century, the Splendid collection has been considered the most prestigious representative of the Moser glassworks, spreading its fame and reputation worldwide. Between the two world wars Moser became the official glass of presidents of Czechoslovakia in the Prague Castle and has been used ever since. In 1947 the president Edward Beneš presented the Splendid set as a wedding gift to the future British Queen Elizabeth II.

The collection Royal was given its name after it was commissioned for the wife of King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra. Diamond cut combined with the classic, baloon-shaped bowl, golden rim and faceted stem gives to the drinking set Royal famous touch of Kings.

MOSER | THE GLASS OF KINGS

Honourable world statesmen as well as prominent figures in political and cultural life across the globe succumbed to the charm of Moser luxurious table sets decorated with coats-of-arms, national emblems or monograms. The tradition of decorating Moser drinking glass with monograms, coats-of-arms and national emblems is at least as long as the history of the company established in 1857. The engraving of the glass is the first art technique, for which Ludwig Moser became world-famous at the end of 19th century.

MOSER | THE GLASS OF KINGS

Honourable world statesmen as well as prominent figures in political and cultural life across the globe succumbed to the charm of Moser luxurious table sets decorated with coats-of-arms, national emblems or monograms. The tradition of decorating Moser drinking glass with monograms, coats-of-arms and national emblems is at least as long as the history of the company established in 1857. The engraving of the glass is the first art technique, for which Ludwig Moser became world-famous at the end of 19th century.

MOSER | A BEARER OF SIGNIFICANT AWARDS

Moser crystal products were awarded for their unique design, top craft rendition and art value at the most important exhibitions in the world in the course of the whole existence of the Moser glassworks. Acquiring gold, silver and bronze medals Moser glassworks confirmed the entitlement to have a place among the world producers of luxurious decorative crystal. Among the prestigious awards from 2011 belongs also the acceptance among the members of French association of luxurious brands, Comité Colbert. Comité Colbert has been the most exclusive fellowship in the world, whose goal is to maintain and develop traditional handicraft production of luxury goods.

MOSER | A BEARER OF SIGNIFICANT AWARDS

Moser crystal products were awarded for their unique design, top craft rendition and art value at the most important exhibitions in the world in the course of the whole existence of the Moser glassworks. Acquiring gold, silver and bronze medals Moser glassworks confirmed the entitlement to have a place among the world producers of luxurious decorative crystal. Among the prestigious awards from 2011 belongs also the acceptance among the members of French association of luxurious brands, Comité Colbert. Comité Colbert has been the most exclusive fellowship in the world, whose goal is to maintain and develop traditional handicraft production of luxury goods.