A PAIR OF BOHEMIAN RED LITHYALIN GLASS LARGE CAMPANA URNS

In good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Friedrich Egermann (1777-1864) was a chemist in Bohemia whose experiments led to the creation of a glass, called Lithyalin, which resembled semiprecious stones. Similar experiments were happening in Sarreguemines with faience made to look like hardstones. The quest to create imitations of precious materials was represented across many materials and those products were featured throughout the Expositions Universelles. This pair is unique in their form and size. The pair of urns are one of the larger known examples of Lithyalin glass and their classical form, rather than a more ornate 19th century design, make them unique.