National Antique Centre

Modernist Czech Glass by the exbor Studio in Novy bor. Circa early 1960's. Acid etched stamp for exbor. Executed by Pavel Hlava, ( 1924 - 2003 ). Impeccable condition and very rare … Modernist Czech Glass by the exbor Studio in Novy bor. Circa early 1960's. Acid etched stamp for exbor. Executed by Pavel Hlava, ( 1924 - 2003 ). Impeccable condition and very rare in this state of preservation. Measures 5 " by 5 " by 3 ". This glass work was well ahead of its' time and should be considered the epitome of modernism. This work was more or less unknown to the Western world until the late 1980's. Throughout the 1960's and 1970's this type of work was really only seen at the annual world wide fairs and exhibitions. Exbor glass is highly coveted and expensive. It is extremely tough to buy it even in downtown Prauge ! This smokey bowl is cut and balanced with extreme precision and has no damage, making it a true museum masterpiece. Start your own museum today. Price: $335.00 USD

Produced in the early 1960's. Superb condition with 2 production bubbles buried inside the glass. Sandwich sommerso cat. Stands about 7 1/2 ' high and quite heavy, Marked " exBor Czechoslovakia ". … Produced in the early 1960's. Superb condition with 2 production bubbles buried inside the glass. Sandwich sommerso cat. Stands about 7 1/2 ' high and quite heavy, Marked " exBor Czechoslovakia ". Designed by Pavel Hlava , master glass craftsman ( 1924 -2003 ). Extremely rare & museum quality. For the most part , North American glass collectors haven't seen enough of this glass, which was well ahead of the other studio glass movements in design and technical execution, with the exception of the Swedish makers. Vibrant colours, innovative shapes, pinpoint precision. There were at least 100 master glass art graduates in the 1960's which led to a very high level of standards and competition, bringing out the best in everybody. A fellow named Egermann initially created the exbor studio, whereby art glass was done at exbor while other utility items were made at Egermann. Eventually both affiliates were soon absorbed into one company called Chystalex in 1974. All EXBOR pieces are highly desirable and expensive. They all belong in museums. 1960's Czech glass is highly rated and continues the trend of setting new price records for modernist glass from this country. Price: $455.00 CDN

A superb undamaged example of a vintage Murano glass fish. This is a good piece to look at when studying whether or not a fish is vintage or not. Old pieces come … A superb undamaged example of a vintage Murano glass fish. This is a good piece to look at when studying whether or not a fish is vintage or not. Old pieces come with a bulbuous triangular base, a strong body colour with bullicante bubbles as well as having aventurine accented fins, eyes, and lips. Complete with its' original red foil sticker. More than one Murano glass house made fish in their shops so figuring out who exactly made them is more or less guesswork. Fish such as this have been found with Seguso labels as well so this would be the best guess. Circa 1955 - 1962. Superb and museum quality ! Price: $265.00 USD

Circa 1950's . Superb immaculate condition and almost as new. Original foil sticker. Measures 9 " high by 3 " diameter at the base. This vase could have been made at one … Circa 1950's . Superb immaculate condition and almost as new. Original foil sticker. Measures 9 " high by 3 " diameter at the base. This vase could have been made at one of three or four Murano glass shops. Museum quality and worthy of a great collection. This is called a " latticino swirl " vase. Also referred to as the Zanfirico technique. Price: $385.00 USD

Superb electric sommerso bowl going from a red pink centre to sapphire blue to clear. Superb condition with no damage. Foil Murano sticker with overtape protection. Circa early 1960's. Very well cared … Superb electric sommerso bowl going from a red pink centre to sapphire blue to clear. Superb condition with no damage. Foil Murano sticker with overtape protection. Circa early 1960's. Very well cared for. Measures 5 " by 4 " by 2 " high. Open your own Murano glass museum ! Price: $99.00 USD

Circa 1895 - 1915, French. Superb condition with no damage. Referenced in the " Heaton guide for 5,000 salts ". Superb iridization and opalescense. These pieces are considered first rate and are … Circa 1895 - 1915, French. Superb condition with no damage. Referenced in the " Heaton guide for 5,000 salts ". Superb iridization and opalescense. These pieces are considered first rate and are very desirable for salter collectors. Scarce. Price: $259.00 USD

Made between Circa 1950 -1961. By Ingeborg Lundin ( 1921 - 1992 ) . Lundin is well known for her beautiful ariel technique glass for Orrefors. This vase is a freeform piece … Made between Circa 1950 -1961. By Ingeborg Lundin ( 1921 - 1992 ) . Lundin is well known for her beautiful ariel technique glass for Orrefors. This vase is a freeform piece made early in her career. Sometimes referred to as the " pregnant lady vase " as it looks just like a lady who is 4 months pregnant. It is worthy to note that Lundin was the first female to blow glass for Orrefors. Superb condition. Vase is an ovoid creation measuring 8 " high by about 4 " diameter with the bottom and top tapering a little smaller. Should be in a museum. Lundin has 5 pieces of glass in the Corning Glass Museum and many more elsewhere. Price: $225.00 USD

Circa 1963, measures 4" by 2 1/2 " by 8 1/2 " high. Modernist Eames era design. Superb condition with the tiniest of wear right on the bottom edge. Frantisek Vizner ( … Circa 1963, measures 4" by 2 1/2 " by 8 1/2 " high. Modernist Eames era design. Superb condition with the tiniest of wear right on the bottom edge. Frantisek Vizner ( 1936 - 2011 ) is an Internationally acclaimed glass maker and is in every glass museum worldwide. This mold blown piece represents his earliest works from the 1960's. He eventually made wonderful hand made & blown creations and finished the last 20 years of his career making corporate masterpieces using vibrant colours and prescision measuring that has never been seen before since the Egyptian Dynasty. Check your basement for these pieces and be sure not to donate them to charity or sell them for 50 cents in your next garage sale.
Price: $179.00 USD

Circa 1958 - 1959. EXTREMELY RARE. None found in the Corning Glass Museum. By Jacob Bang ( b . 1889 - 1965 ) , Produced in 1958 or 1959 when Bang was … Circa 1958 - 1959. EXTREMELY RARE. None found in the Corning Glass Museum. By Jacob Bang ( b . 1889 - 1965 ) , Produced in 1958 or 1959 when Bang was doing some auxialliary design work for dinner services and cookware. Bang worked off and on for Holmegaard in the 1930's, in 1952 and in 1958 -59. He must have in no doubt caught up with Per Lutken and did some modern glass design similar to Lutken's , except that he kept his trademark " flat top " and executed in his favorite colour blue. Each piece is mongrammed " JB " . All three pieces are DIFFERENT ....yet 2 are indeed similar but are not the exact thickness , height , etc. the taller slender one has a buffable , yet very minor scuff near the bottom. All around they are considered near mint quality or better. No cracks, chips or flea bites. The single slender vase is 5 3/4 " high while the 2 smaller thicker vases are 4 1/2 " and 4 3/4 " high respectively. Given Bang's age at that time, it is understandable that he would do smaller , less heavier pieces. From a local Guelph doctor's private collection. I will gladly sell one , two or three pieces, however breaking them up will cost more. THESE are Ultra RARE. I no of no other glass dealer who has Jacob Bang glass in the Per Lutken modernist style. This set belongs in a museum......or simply create your own ! Serious inquiries only please. Price: $ POR

OUTSTANDING choice condition. Original foil label but not readable. Late 1950's. Measures 7 " long by 5 1/2 " wide by 3 " high. A very unusual design. A masterpiece possibly made … OUTSTANDING choice condition. Original foil label but not readable. Late 1950's. Measures 7 " long by 5 1/2 " wide by 3 " high. A very unusual design. A masterpiece possibly made by a few others in addition to Scarpa as well. SCARCE. Price: $159.00 USD