MOSER – BORN IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD

Talented Czech engraver Ludwig Moser always worked with traditional technology of glass production, and thanks to his eye for detail and artistic talent, Moser crystal is present in the most symbolic places and collection of people with refined taste. Moser crystal has enchanted the world more than 160 years ago, remaining on the glass throne till this day. We bring you the story of Ludwig Moser and his brand, which became the world’s uniqueness. 

Ludwig Löwi Moser

…Born on the 18th of June 1833 in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), being the firstborn son to the family of Lazar Moser and Henrietta Moser. He learned to become a glass engraver at Andreas Mattoni’s and since 1855 he began. At first, he used to engrave monograms, crests, and signs on purchased glasses and spa cups, but two years later in 1957, he’s established his own company.

Those who work hard shall be rewarded

Moser’s small engraving workshop and store with glass however suffered from a shortage of raw glass. This issue Moser solved by establishing his own glass factory in the Meierhöfen village, which proved to be a great tactic. It only took 6 years, and in 1873 the Moser company was so successful that it became the main supplier of glass not only for the courts of emperor Francis Joseph I. but also for the English King Eduard VII. (1908). He also supplied glass to Norwegian, Bulgarian and Spanish royal courts. This success was, however, not enough for Moser. His company established business relations in New York, London, Paris, and Petrograd.

Made in Czech

What’s the reason behind the renown of the Czech ‘king of glass’? Handwork from the start till the finish, whether it’s cutting, polishing, painting or gilding with 24-carat gold. Lead-free and hand-blown crystal. Emphasis on high quality, well-paid artists, glassmakers, grinders and engravers.

Moser belongs to key Czech brands which are the symbol of precise quality and luxury. Both design and craftsmanship quality of Moser was the reason why in 2011 the brand was admitted to the French association Comité Colbert, which also shares relations with other world-leading brands like Dior, Hermes and Cartier. 

In the hands of the most important ones

Moser creates different collections for a high variety of occasions, one of the more significant ones being the Crystal Splendid Set. This set was sent by president Edvard Benes as a wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth in 1947. Each unique item of this set had her initials engraved. Crystal Moser vases created for the occasion of 100th anniversary of the Republic being established decorate the Prague castle today.

You should also definitely not miss the Ludwig chandelier, which took one year and 40 people to make. The chandelier weighs about 200 kg, comprises of 133 drops of hand-blown, hand-cut crystal in the topaz colour decorated with 24-carat gold.

Many dining tables of royal families are decorated by the Copenhagen set, and the awards for the Karlovy Vary film festively are also known worldwide.

The story of crystal

In 2017, the ‘story of Moser crystal’ exhibition took place in the municipal house in Prague. In case you missed it, don’t worry, you can take a trip to Karlovy Vary and visit the glassworks and Moser museum. On another note, if you find yourself in the city centre of Prague, visit us. In our store, you can also find a selection of different Moser pieces, which are guaranteed to make you smile.