Splendid

History

Crystal not only for royal palaces

More than a century has passed since Leo Moser and his glassworkers created this characteristic set of hand-cut glass which has been shining at royal dinners until the present day, adding glitz to ceremonial tables at various high-society occasions. The ownership of the most luxurious Moser collection is, and always has been, a token of prestige and refined taste. The grace and masterful craftsmanship of this collection has seduced people like first Czechoslovak president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, first Czech president Václav Havel, prominent European monarchs and royal families from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco or Egypt.

• Hand-blown from environmentally friendly lead-free crystal

• Hand-decorated with 24K gold or platinum

Designer

Moser

A whole orchestra of glassworking masters, cutters and gold painters is involved in manufacturing each glass or carafe from the Splendid collection, created by Moser in 1911. Nothing has been changed for more than a century. The molten glass is pre-formed and blown into a form made of hardwood, then the stem and the base are formed using special tools. After cooling down, it’s time for cutting – the precise edges of the stem, a belt of olivettes on the body and a delicate diamond cut. The cut is especially demanding when it comes to focus and steady hand. Next is preparation of the oroplastic décor, painting with gold paint and firing in a furnace. Then the gold is polished with agate and hematite. Before you can raise a Splendid glass in a toast, it will go through at least 60 pairs of skilled hands.