Brockwitz Germany Moonprint (Globus) Marigold Bonbonniere

Here is yet another wonderful Brockwitz creation that was lovingly hand carried to the United States by renowned UK Carnival Glass collector Ellen Richardson. This treasure passed from her hands into ours in September of 2014 during the HOACGA Jackie Poucher Event weekend. When Ellen told us in August that she could possibly bring over a few small items in her bag we were both thrilled at this great and rare opportunity to have some unique pieces cross the Atlantic with tender care. Ellen gave us a list of things she could bring and we both agreed right away that we would love to add this unique bonbonniere to our collection. And we’ve no regrets; it’s stunning and quite unique from our other Carnival Glass lidded jars. 

Ellen states: “This glorious lidded piece was snatched up by my husband at a general antique fair in the UK in the late 90's. There was little interest and no one seemed to know what it was (apart from Keith) so it came home to us. The simple circle pattern reflects the light so much it creates a fantastic iridescent display. This particular shape is hard to find, however there are a few different shapes in this pattern, so happy hunting!”. And a’ hunting we will go in hope of finding examples of Globus in the other sizes and shapes! 

This lovely German “Goldiris” (marigold) piece stands 2 3/8“ in height with the lid on, measures 4 1/2“ in diameter and stands on a 2” twelve-rayed star base. The marigold iridescence is just phenomenal with various deep and hot hues of teal, blue, pink and violet.

With the advent of seasoned Carnival Glass researcher and philanthropist Mr. Bob Smith’s benevolent donation of rare glass catalogs to The Carnival Glass Showcase, we can show the reader the original catalogue page from Brockwitz. It features the Globus pattern in a few of its known shapes and also the bonbonniere specifically, including the information that this gem was made in four sizes. This piece matches the pattern drawing exactly. The lid is made from a single mould and the base was made in a four part mould.

Catalogue page courtesy of Bob Smith, Boston, Mass., USA

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