Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two. This item is unavailable.Moser Artistic Glass, Edition Two

This revised, updated edition of Moser - Artistry in Glass contains chapters from the first book, additional text on post-WWII production, the historical development of Moser's decorative styles, updated information on factory marks, and careful identification of similar products made by Loetz, Webb & Sons, Riedel and other firms. The ten chapters of narrative are thoroughly detailed and well written, covering Karlsbad's historical position as a central glassmaking city, and revealing how the firm has remained established, even beyond WWII and the collapse of Communism.

There is splendid black and white photography - not previously shown - illustrating all kinds of the classical and figural motifs in which Moser specialized. Also present is an expanded 80-page section of color featuring new pieces not shown or identified in the first book. These color pages reflect an impressive Bohemian and Czechoslovakian repertoire (including cameo-frieze, intaglio-cut, rare-earth doped, enameled and engraved), shown at a large enough size for readers to view their intricate detail. Includes 1997-98 value guide.

Gary Baldwin is a physicist who has been involved in laser research and infrared optical system development for over 35 years. Professionally, he has authored numerous technical articles, holds six patents, and is a member of the American Institute of Physics. Prior to 1970, Baldwin displayed little interest in any type of antiques. About 25 years ago, when an antiques market opened up in the Columbia Mall (Columbia, Maryland), Gary met a retired collector trying to sell some of his collection. The Baldwins purchased some of the pieces, two of which were Moser glass. Knowing nothing about Moser at the time, the beauty and intricacy of the pieces convinced Gary that this glass was to become his medium for collecting.