Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 49: Art Nouveau Art Glass Bride's Bank or Wedding Bank, Iridescent Green
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 49:
Art Nouveau Art Glass Bride's Bank or Wedding Bank, Iridescent Green
Description
Antique Art Nouveau Bride’s Bank (also known as a wedding bank or flower frog), a unique type of hand-blown art glass popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These pieces were traditionally used at wedding receptions for guests to deposit monetary gifts, though their "crown" tops also made them functional as flower frogs for floral arrangements.
Based on its distinctive green iridescent finish and crown-like top, this specific vase is often attributed to Wilhelm Kralik and Sohn, a renowned Bohemian glassmaker from the Art Nouveau era.
Key Characteristics
Designer/Maker: Attributed to Wilhelm Kralik and Sohn.
Style: Art Nouveau (Jugendstil).
Era: Circa 1900.
Material: Iridescent or iridized green glass.
Measuring 6 inches H x 4.5 W.
Design Details: Features a flared base and a complex, openwork top with hand-applied glass scrolls.
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