Antique early 20th century art deco Rudolfova Huť (Heřmanova Huť, Czechoslovakia). Very rare pair of amber with enamel writing and original stoppers, eye lotion and toilet water bottles. Absolutely beautiful - the colour is amazing.
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( Please note the eye lotion bottle has a very small, hardly noticeable, chip to rim. A small mark to edge, does not detract from the beauty of the item ) I believe I have priced accordingly.
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15 cm tall
7 cm square
 
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Displayed with other items illustration only
 
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What the mark is telling us
 
What we’re looking at here is not a hand-engraved signature, but an acid-etched / moulded factory mark, now partially worn by age, polishing and use.
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Key clues:
 
Square, slightly concave base – classic for quality early–mid 20th-century decorative glass
 
Amber / honey glass tone – very fashionable in the inter-war years
 
Oval acid-etched cartouche – strongly associated with continental glass houses
 
Faint raised dots / lettering within the oval – typical of factory acid stamps rather than studio marks
 
 
Most likely maker: Rudolfova Huť (Heřmanova Huť, Czechoslovakia)
 
This mark aligns very closely with glass produced by Rudolfova Huť:
 
Founded 1902, operating through the Art Deco period
 
Known for amber, smoke, and honey-coloured pressed and mould-blown glass
 
Frequently used oval acid-etched marks, many of which are now only partially legible
 
Produced decorative vases, scent bottles, decanters and table glass with thick bases and sculptural profiles
 
 
Their marks are notorious for:
 
Wearing away unevenly
 
Becoming “ghost marks” like this one
 
Leaving only an oval outline and dot pattern behind
 
 
Other (less likely but possible) contenders
 
Libochovice Glassworks – also used oval acid marks, but their bases are usually flatter
 
Sklo Union – later period, marks tend to be clearer and more uniform
 
> Likely by Rudolfova Huť, Czechoslovakia, early–mid 20th century. The base bears a partially worn oval acid-etched factory mark, consistent with known examples from this renowned Bohemian glassworks.
 
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Rudolfova Huť (Heřmanova Huť, Czechoslovakia) – Maker History
 
Rudolfova Huť, also known as Heřmanova Huť, was founded in 1902 in northern Bohemia, a region internationally revered for its glassmaking tradition stretching back centuries. The glassworks was named in honour of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, a common practice among prestigious industrial enterprises of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
 
Early years & reputation
 
From the outset, Rudolfova Huť focused on high-quality decorative glass, blending traditional Bohemian craftsmanship with emerging industrial techniques. The factory specialised in:
 
Mould-blown and pressed decorative glass
 
Tableware, vases, scent bottles and ornamental pieces
 
Richly coloured glass, particularly amber, honey, smoke, and green tones
 
 
Their work quickly gained recognition across Central Europe, with exports reaching Germany, France and Britain.
 
Art Nouveau to Art Deco transition
 
During the 1910s–1920s, Rudolfova Huť successfully navigated the stylistic shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco:
 
Earlier pieces favoured soft curves and organic forms
 
By the 1920s–30s, designs became bolder, more geometric and architectural
 
Thick bases, sculptural silhouettes and strong colour saturation became hallmarks
 
 
This adaptability is a key reason their glass remains so collectible today.
 
Inter-war Czechoslovakia
 
After the formation of Czechoslovakia in 1918, Rudolfova Huť continued to thrive as part of the country’s booming glass industry. Bohemian glass was promoted internationally as a symbol of modern European design, and factories like Rudolfova Huť played a central role in that reputation.
 
During this period, many pieces were marked with acid-etched oval factory stamps, often including the factory name or emblem. These marks were lightly applied and are frequently partially worn or ghosted, exactly as seen on many surviving examples.
 
Later years & legacy
 
Following World War II, the Czechoslovak glass industry was nationalised, and Rudolfova Huť was eventually absorbed into larger state-run glass collectives. Production under the original name ceased, but the designs, moulds and techniques influenced later Bohemian glass output.
 
Why collectors value Rudolfova Huť today
 
Authentic Bohemian origin
 
Strong Art Deco aesthetic
 
Excellent glass quality with satisfying weight and colour
 
Increasing scarcity of clearly marked examples
 
 
Even unmarked or partially marked pieces are now confidently attributed based on form, colour, base finish and manufacturing techniques.
 
 
 
> Produced by Rudolfova Huť (Heřmanova Huť), Bohemia, founded 1902 – a respected Czechoslovak glassworks renowned for richly coloured Art Deco decorative glass.