Welz Glass Identification Guide + Gallery

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The Franz Welz glassworks was founded in Bohemia in 1728, and was in production until around the 1930's. The factory was also known as Antonienhütte. Franz Welz glass is most noted for a wide range of colourful artistic glassware produced during the 1920's & 1930's. Output at this time included spatter glass + tango glass, and was similar in style to Kralik glass. Welz glass sometimes bears labels with the words “Royal Art Glass", "Franz Welz Klostergrab", or the initials "F.W.K.".

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Welz Glass from the Art Deco Era

Welz Czech Green Aventurine Glass 'Vertical Stripes' Vase

A green and white glass posy vase with aventurine inclusions and metal flower grill. Made by Franz Welz, with "Vertical Stripes" pattern.

Welz Czech Green Aventurine Glass 'Vertical Stripes' Vase

A green and white glass posy vase with aventurine inclusions and metal flower grill. Made by Franz Welz, with "Vertical Stripes" pattern.

Welz Czech Pink Aventurine Glass 'Vertical Stripes' Vase

A pink and white glass posy vase with aventurine inclusions and metal flower grill. Made by Franz Welz, with "Vertical Stripes" pattern.

Welz 1940's Czech Pink Glass 'Vertical Stripes' Vase

A pink and white glass vase with applied black rim. Made by Franz Welz, with "Vertical Stripes" pattern.

Franz Welz 1930s Czech Green Aventurine Glass Posy Vase

A translucent cream glass posy vase with green aventurine inclusions and metal flower grill. Made by Franz Welz, with "Translucent Lines & Spots" pattern.

Welz 1930's Czech Uranium Green Aventurine Glass Posy Vase

A translucent uranium green glass posy vase with green aventurine inclusions and orange spots. Made by Franz Welz, with "Translucent Lines & Spots" pattern.

Franz Welz 1930's Czech Yellow Glass 'Bubbles + Spots' Vase

A yellow and black glass posy vase with metal flower grill. Made by Franz Welz, with "Bubbles & Spots" pattern.

Franz Welz Czech Red & Blue Glass 'Bubbles + Spots' Vase

An orangey red and white glass vase with blue spots. Made by Franz Welz, with "Bubbles & Spots" pattern.

Welz Czech Purple + Yellow Glass 'Stripes + Spots' Vase

A purple and white glass vase with yellow spots. Made by Franz Welz, with "Stripes + Spots" pattern.

Franz Welz 1930's Czech Red/Blue Spatter Glass Vase

A blue vase with red spots. Made by Franz Welz, with "Stripes + Spots" pattern.

Franz Welz Czech Yellow Glass 'Zig Zag Lines' Posy Vase

A yellow and black glass posy vase with metal flower grill. Made by Franz Welz, with "Zig Zag Lines" pattern.

Franz Welz Pair of Czech Yellow Glass 'Zig Zag Lines' Vases

A pair of yellow and black glass vases (missing metal flower grills). Made by Franz Welz, with "Zig Zag Lines" pattern.

Franz Welz 1930's Czech Orange Striped Glass Posy Vase

An orange and white glass posy vase. Made by Franz Welz, with "Vertical Stripes" pattern.

Franz Welz Art Deco Czech Green & White Spatter Glass Vase

A green and white glass spatter vase, with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Red & Yellow Spatter Glass Knuckle Vase / Bowl

A red and yellow spatter glass 'knuckle' vase, with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Tango Glass from the Art Deco Era

Welz Czech Art Deco Yellow & Blue Glass Tango Vase

A yellow glass "tango" vase with applied blue trailing and rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Red & Blue Tango Glass Vase

A red glass "tango" vase with applied blue trailing and rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Orange & Black Tango Glass Vase

An orange glass "tango" vase with applied black trailing and rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Yellow & Blue Tango Glass Vase

A yellow glass "tango" vase with applied blue trailing and rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Pair of Czech Art Deco Orange & White Tango Glass Vases

A pair of orange glass "tango" vases with applied white rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Orange & White Tango Glass Vase

An orange glass "tango" vase with applied white rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Yellow & White Tango Glass Vase

A yellow glass "tango" vase with applied white rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Yellow & Black Tango Glass Vase

A yellow glass "tango" vase with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Orange & White Tango Glass Vase

An orange glass "tango" vase with applied white rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Pair of Czech Red & Black Glass Art Deco Tango Vases

A pair of red glass "tango" vases with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Red & Blue Tango Glass Vase / Bowl

A red glass "tango" vase with applied blue footed base, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Yellow & Black Tango Glass Vase / Bowl

A yellow glass "tango" vase with applied black footed base, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Pair of Czech Art Deco Blue Glass Tango Vases

Pair of blue glass "tango" vases, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Franz Welz Czech Yellow & Black Glass Tango Vase

A yellow glass "tango" vase with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Franz Welz Pair of Czech / Bohemian Orange & Black Tango Glass Vases

A pair of orange glass "tango" vases with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Art Deco Red & Black Tango Glass Vase

A red glass "tango" vase with applied black rim, in a known shape made by Franz Welz.

Welz Glass from the Victorian Era

Welz Victorian Czech Uranium Opalescent Striped Glass Jug / Creamer

A uranium green glass creamer / jug with white stripes and applied pink decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Victorian Czech Uranium Opalescent Striped Glass Vase

A uranium green glass vase with white stripes and applied pink decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Victorian Czech Uranium Opalescent Striped Glass Vase

A uranium green glass vase with white stripes and applied pink decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Victorian Czech Yellow/Pink Striped Glass Vase

A pale amber glass vase with white stripes and applied pink decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & White Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A variegated pink + white spatter glass trophy vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & White Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A variegated pink + white spatter glass trophy vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & White Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A variegated pink + white spatter glass trophy vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & White Spatter Glass Enamelled Vase

A variegated pink + white spatter glass vase with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & Green Aventurine Spatter Glass Vase

A variegated pink + white spatter glass vase, with green aventurine inclusions and enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Blue & White Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A variegated blue + white spatter glass trophy vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Multicoloured Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A multicoloured spatter glass trophy vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Multicoloured Spatter Glass Textured Vase

A multicoloured spatter glass vase with ribbed texture, made by Franz Welz.

Pair of Welz Bohemian Honeycomb Spatter Glass Candlesticks

A pair of multicoloured spatter glass candle holders, with ribbed texture. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Bohemian Honeycomb Spatter Glass Shoe Posy Vase

A multicoloured spatter glass "shoe" posy vase. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Bohemian Honeycomb Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A multicoloured spatter glass trophy vase. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Bohemian 1890's Honeycomb Spatter Glass Vase

A multicoloured spatter glass vase. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Large Czech Honeycomb Spatter Glass Knuckle Vase

A multicoloured spatter glass "knuckle" vase. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Bohemian Honeycomb Green & White Spatter Glass Vase

A green and white spatter glass vase, with ribbed texture. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Czech Honeycomb Green & White Spatter Glass Vase

A green and white spatter glass vase, with applied clear decoration. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Welz Bohemian Honeycomb Green & White Spatter Glass Basket Bowl

A green and white spatter glass basket shaped bowl, with applied clear thorny handle decoration. Made by Franz Welz, in a "Harlequin Honeycomb" pattern.

Pair of Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Vases

A pair of variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass trophy vases, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Trophy Vase

A variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass trophy vase, made by Franz Welz.

Pair of Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Vases

A pair of variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass vases, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Berry Vase

A variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass vase, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Vase

A variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass vase, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Vase

A variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass vase, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Vase

A variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass vase, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Lemon Yellow & White Spatter Glass Vase

A variegated lemon yellow + white spatter glass vase, with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & Green Aventurine Spatter Glass Heart Vase

A white, pink, and green aventurine spatter glass "tri-lobed heart" vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & Green Aventurine Spatter Glass Candle Holder

A white, pink, and green aventurine spatter glass pedestal candle holder, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & Green Aventurine Spatter Glass Vase

A white, pink, and green aventurine spatter glass vase, probably made by Franz Welz.

Welz Pair of Bohemian Pink & Green Aventurine Spatter Glass Vases

A pair of white, pink, and green aventurine spatter glass vases, probably made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian 1890's Pair of Yellow & Pink Cased Glass Vases

A pair of Victorian era yellow & pink cased glass vases, with "snowflake" shaped rim, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink Glass Victorian Snowflake Posy Vase / Bowl

A Victorian era pink glass vase, with "snowflake" shaped rim, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Victorian Uranium Custard Glass Pink & Ivory Cased Bowl

A Victorian era ivory & pink cased uranium custard glass bowl or posy vase, with "snowflake" shaped rim, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & Red Textured Glass Victorian Basket Bowl

A pink, red and orange speckled, textured glass basket, with "snowflake" shaped bowl, inner white casing, and applied clear handle decoration. Made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Brown & White Marbled Glass Vase

A brown & white spatter glass vase with enamelled decoration, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Pink & Brown Spatter Glass Shoe Vase

A brown & pink spatter glass posy vase in the shape of a shoe, probably made by Franz Welz.

Welz Czech Pink & Brown Spatter Glass Crimped Vase

A brown & pink spatter glass posy vase with crimped rim, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Black, Red, Blue & White Spatter Glass Vase / Jug

A multicoloured spatter glass vase / jug, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Dark Red, Blue & Yellow Spatter Glass Vase

A red, blue and yellow spatter glass vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Bohemian Cranberry Pink Glass Tri-Lobed Heart Vase

A cranberry pink and clear glass "tri-lobed heart" vase, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Art Nouveau Bohemian Iridescent Green Glass Vase

An Art Nouveau green glass vase with iridescent finish, made by Franz Welz.

Welz Art Nouveau Bohemian Iridescent Green Glass Vase

An Art Nouveau green glass vase with iridescent finish, most likely made by Franz Welz.


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Reference Websites

For more information on Welz glass, check out the following resources:

www.kralik-glass.com (large section on Welz glassware)