This stunning Art Deco set is a highly sought-after Walther & Söhne "Möven" (Seagull) figurine and "Pelikan" float bowl centerpiece, produced in Germany during the 1930s. The vibrant neon glow is a hallmark of uranium glass, which contains small amounts of uranium dioxide that fluoresce bright green under UV light.
This specific combination of the seagull figurine and pelican bowl is a rare and valuable complete set.
Established in 1888, August Walther & Söhne is one of Germany's most famous manufacturers of pressed glass. The factory was located in Ottendorf-Okrilla, near Dresden, and became a leader in European glass design during the interwar years. During the 1930s, they produced their most iconic Art Deco designs, including figurines and centerpieces like the "Pelikan" bowl.
Fantastic condition, please note two slight nibbles to the seagull, do take time to fully view all the available images.
Width 30 x Height 24 cm
note: images taken with UV light torch, 395nm wavelength.
All items are sensitively and minimally cleaned
Any questions please don't hesitate to drop me a message. I am very happy to pass on any additional information, or images you may need, if you are interested in more than one item I can arrange a combined postage price. Many thanks.
All items will be packaged using recycled or reused materials to help minimise any environmental impact.
Please be aware that you are purchasing a vintage item. We mention any obvious defects to the glass such as chips, cracks, etc. in our description but there may also be minor manufacturing faults eg. marks from the mould, straw marks and air bubbles, which is normal for glass of this era.
Just a quick note to all our American customers, we are up to speed on all the new import tariff changes, please feel confident with continuing to order from us, with Royal Mail any excess tariff charges are paid at point of purchase, this insures our customers have no nasty customs costs, we are here to answering any questions you may have, thank you, Kirsty
This stunning Art Deco set is a highly sought-after Walther & Söhne "Möven" (Seagull) figurine and "Pelikan" float bowl centerpiece, produced in Germany during the 1930s. The vibrant neon glow is a hallmark of uranium glass, which contains small amounts of uranium dioxide that fluoresce bright green under UV light.
This specific combination of the seagull figurine and pelican bowl is a rare and valuable complete set.
Established in 1888, August Walther & Söhne is one of Germany's most famous manufacturers of pressed glass. The factory was located in Ottendorf-Okrilla, near Dresden, and became a leader in European glass design during the interwar years. During the 1930s, they produced their most iconic Art Deco designs, including figurines and centerpieces like the "Pelikan" bowl.
Fantastic condition, please note two slight nibbles to the seagull, do take time to fully view all the available images.
Width 30 x Height 24 cm
note: images taken with UV light torch, 395nm wavelength.
All items are sensitively and minimally cleaned
Any questions please don't hesitate to drop me a message. I am very happy to pass on any additional information, or images you may need, if you are interested in more than one item I can arrange a combined postage price. Many thanks.
All items will be packaged using recycled or reused materials to help minimise any environmental impact.
Please be aware that you are purchasing a vintage item. We mention any obvious defects to the glass such as chips, cracks, etc. in our description but there may also be minor manufacturing faults eg. marks from the mould, straw marks and air bubbles, which is normal for glass of this era.
Just a quick note to all our American customers, we are up to speed on all the new import tariff changes, please feel confident with continuing to order from us, with Royal Mail any excess tariff charges are paid at point of purchase, this insures our customers have no nasty customs costs, we are here to answering any questions you may have, thank you, Kirsty