Moser Crystal

Moser is a Czech crystal glassworks brand founded in 1857, when a 24-year-old glass engraver opened a workshop in Karlovy Vary. Its official site presents handcrafted crystal drinkware, vases and limited collections such as Aura, Axis, Royal and Splendid, and describes the brand as one of the crown jewels of the Czech Republic.

Moser traces its origin to 1857, when a talented 24-year-old glass engraver opened a workshop in Karlovy Vary. In 1873, after lighting up the World Fair in Vienna, Emperor Franz Joseph I granted Moser the privilege of designing for his court. In 1900 Moser presented at the World Exhibition in Paris, where the Persian Shah Mozaffar-ed-Din visited the glassworks and later awarded Ludwig Moser the title of court contractor. In 1906 a collection of Moser vases won first prize in Milan. In 1908, following the success of the Royal collection, Moser became court supplier to Edward VII, King of England. In 1916 the brothers Leo, Richard and Gustav Moser became owners of the glassworks, with Leo Moser pioneering new types of coloured glass using precious metal oxides. In 1923 Leo Moser personally handed over a collection to Pope Pius XI bearing the engraved papal emblem, thereafter known as the Pope. In 1940 Moser was awarded the Grand Prix at the seve... (source text truncated). The Splendid collection was first introduced in 1911 and is described as one of Moser's most famous drinkware collections.

Luxury handcrafted crystal glassware; described as one of the crown jewels of the Czech Republic.

• Splendid Collection

  Drinkware collection first introduced in 1911, adorned with multiple types of cuts and a broad crowned band of pure-gold oroplastic; a collaboration with porcelain producer Thun1794.

• Aura Collection

  Matte vases and bowls with a surface resembling an icy crust, made from tri-coloured glass cores; production limited to twelve pieces of each type per year.

• Royal Collection

  A collection with more than a century of success.

• Axis Collection

  New limited collection with architectural design and absolute crystal precision.

1. 1Handcrafted glass by Moser – for the best moments in lifemoser.com
2. 2The story of Mosermoser.com
3. 3Aura Collection – Matte Glass Inspired by Aurora | MOSERmoser.com
4. 4Splendid Collection – Where Crystal Meets Porcelainmoser.com