Collectors Facts - Brilliant Star (OMN), aka Elinke, Josef Inwald
Brilliant Star (OMN) / Elinke bowl, marigold. Photo courtesy of John & Frances Hodgson |
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Shapes:
Bowls (4.5 inch and 8.5 inch)
Plate (5 inch and 19 inch)
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Colours:
Marigold
Marigold
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An unidentified, “mystery” plate in this pattern was first reported to us in 2007. We identified and attributed it in our 2002 publication “Czechoslovakian Carnival”. There on page 30 was the piece—you can see part of the page of our book (above, right) featuring an extract from Josef Inwald’s c.1928 catalogue. The pattern was not previously known in Carnival, and as it had no name in the Inwald catalogue, the owners named it “Elinke”. Subsequently, we discovered the Original makers Name (OMN) was Brilliant Star.
Recently a truly magnificent marigold bowl in this pattern has been reported by John and Frances Hodgson, and we are delighted to be able to showcase it here. The stylised floral design is intaglio on the exterior of the shapes in this pattern. John and Frances also tell us that the bowl measures 8.5 inches wide and 2 inches deep, and that its base is mirror-shiny and polished. Other items illustrated in Inwald’s catalogue include dressing table set pieces and table set items, but these have not yet been reported in Carnival Glass.
And just to add a further element of intrigue, here’s a twist! The Hortensja (Poland) catalogue from c. 1930s features an oval bowl in a pattern that looks rather like Elinke—see below, right. Close study seems to suggest that there are some slight differences between the Inwald and Hortensja versions—and the splendid bowl pictured here does indeed conform to the Inwald catalogue illustration.
Recently a truly magnificent marigold bowl in this pattern has been reported by John and Frances Hodgson, and we are delighted to be able to showcase it here. The stylised floral design is intaglio on the exterior of the shapes in this pattern. John and Frances also tell us that the bowl measures 8.5 inches wide and 2 inches deep, and that its base is mirror-shiny and polished. Other items illustrated in Inwald’s catalogue include dressing table set pieces and table set items, but these have not yet been reported in Carnival Glass.
And just to add a further element of intrigue, here’s a twist! The Hortensja (Poland) catalogue from c. 1930s features an oval bowl in a pattern that looks rather like Elinke—see below, right. Close study seems to suggest that there are some slight differences between the Inwald and Hortensja versions—and the splendid bowl pictured here does indeed conform to the Inwald catalogue illustration.
Photo courtesy of John & Frances Hodgson
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An Elinke "look-alike" in the Hortensja catalogue
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