Harrach / Harrachov Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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The Harrach or Harrachov glassworks gets its name from Alois Raimund von Harrach (Count Harrach), whose estate it was founded on in Bohemia, 1712. Shortly after (different sources give the year 1712 and 1714), Elias Muller received permission from Count Harrach to operate the glassworks. The factory was then called Neuwelter Hutte and soon after the area became the town of Harrachov. In 1764 the factory was renamed Graflich Harrach'sche Glasfabrik. Nowadays the factory is usually referred to as Harrach when describing Victorian or earlier pieces, and Harrachov for the mid-century or later production. From the beginning of the 19th century, the glassworks was managed by Johann Pohl. Production included engraved glass, cut glass, enamelled and cameo glass. Bohdan Kadlec ran the company in 1884 - 1900, followed by Jan Mallin until 1913, during which time, Harrachov produced Art Nouveau glassware. Harrachov was nationalised in 1948 and became part of Železnobrodské Sklo (ZBS), later it was moved to the Borske Sklo company in 1958, then became part of Crystalex in 1974. Designers at the factory during the 1950's - 1970's included Frantisek Koudelka, Milan Metelak, Milena Veliskova, and Maria Stahlikova. The Harrachov glassworks was privatised in 1993, and is still in production today, now known as Sklarna Novosad & Syn Bohemia Harrachov.
Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.
Harrachov Glass from the Mid-Century Era
A clear glass 'Harrtil' bowl / ashtray with white lattice pattern and green trails, made by Czech company Harrachov.
A clear glass 'Harrtil' bowl / ashtray with white lattice pattern and pink trails, made by Czech company Harrachov.
A clear glass 'Harrtil' bowl / ashtray with white lattice pattern and green trails, made by Czech company Harrachov.
A clear glass 'Harrtil' bowl / ashtray with white lattice pattern, made by Czech company Harrachov.
An amber glass 'Harrtil' ashtray bowl with white lattice pattern, made by Czech company Harrachov.
A pink glass 'Harrtil' vase with lattice pattern, made by Czech company Harrachov.
A large amber cased glass vase with encased bubble effect. Made by the Czech company Harrachov, and designed by Milan Metelak.
A yellow, orange and pink glass bowl with encased bubble effect. Made by the Czech company Harrachov.
A pink & opalescent white glass 'Floret' vase with vertical ribbing, made by Czech company Harrachov, and designed by Milan Metelak, pattern number 4/4577.
A green & opalescent white glass 'Floret' bowl with vertical ribbing, made by Czech company Harrachov, and designed by Milan Metelak, pattern number 5/4057.
A blue cased glass vase. Made by the Czech company Harrachov, and designed by Milan Metelak.
A blue cased glass vase. Made by the Czech company Harrachov, and designed by Milan Metelak.
A green cased glass bowl / ashtray, made by Czech company Harrachov, pattern number 5/3576.
A smoky grey cased glass bowl / ashtray, made by Czech company Harrachov, pattern number 5/3576.
A pink cased glass bowl / ashtray, made by Czech company Harrachov, pattern number 5/3576.
A turquoise cased glass bowl / ashtray, made by Czech company Harrachov, pattern number 5/3576.
A green & amber glass vase, made by Czech company Harrachov, pattern number 15/2966.
An amber cased glass vase, probably made by Czech company Harrachov.
Harrach Glass from the Victorian Era
A pair of Victorian blue, pink and cream glass "Moroccan Ware" vases with enamelled floral decoration. Made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian blue, pink and cream glass "Moroccan Ware" vase with enamelled floral decoration. Made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian blue, pink and cream glass "Moroccan Ware" vase with enamelled floral decoration. Made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian blue and cream glass "Moroccan Ware" vase with enamelled floral decoration. Made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian blue, yellow and pink glass "Moroccan Ware" vase with enamelled floral decoration. Made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian pink and cream glass "Moroccan Ware" vase with enamelled floral decoration. Made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian opaque ivory white glass basket shaped bowl, with applied amber rim and handle. Probably made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
A Victorian opaque ivory white custard glass basket shaped bowl, with applied amber rim, handle, and leaves, and white flowers. Probably made by Czech/Bohemian factory Harrach.
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Reference Websites
For more information on Harrachov glass, check out the following resources:
www.sklarnaharrachov.cz
www.cs-sklo.cz - Great website by Jindřich Pařík with lots of catalogues from Bohemian / Czech glass manufacturers