Collectors Facts - Louise (aka Luise), Brockwitz and South America
We are exceptionally grateful to Cláudio Deveikis and to Lance & Pat Hilkene for their photos and information. Brockwitz catalogue images courtesy Dieter Neumann. |
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Shapes:
Bowls - 4" and 10" deep
Epergne horn
Rosebowl (or individual butter)
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Colours*:
Marigold
Marigold
Marigold
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* Several items have been found in marigold on a light blue base glass colour - they are considered to be items made in South America (see below).
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Brockwitz
As far as we know, the first appearance of this delightful and complex design was in 1915, when Brockwitz devoted two full pages showcasing eighteen different shapes plus a further half page of epergnes in the pattern they originally called Louise. Many of those 18 shapes were produced in different sizes (such as ranges of plates and bowls). But for a few years, the pattern does not appear in the known Brockwitz catalogues at all, that is until 1926, when it appears with a change of name! Louise becomes Luise—and the range of shapes has reduced to just a basket and the epergnes. By the early 1930s, only the solitary basket remains—epergnes were clearly not a fashionable shape in the Deco era. For many years, the only shape we were aware of in Carnival in the Louise pattern was the epergne horn, however, more recently, we have seen the reporting of some splendid marigold bowl shapes. These beauties showcase the intricacies of this splendid pattern—of particular interest is the magnificent edge feature, boasting a repeat of three prominent flames / flutes and a contrasting flat interval. These items were only in the 1915 Brockwitz catalogue, so we can be fairly certain that they were part of their early production of Carnival - around 1915, and probably even a year or two earlier. |
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Note the two bowl shapes and the intricate edge treatment. Above is a low, flared bowl (8.5" in diameter, 3.5" tall), and on the right is a straight sided bowl.
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Production in South America
Examples of Louise have been found in Brazil in marigold on a light blue base glass. Our good friend and researcher, Claudio Deveikis has revealed more examples of Louise being found, including a tiny cupped in bowl (which Claudio believes was used an individual butter dish, a typical use in many Rio hotels) and several full berry (dessert) sets.
Claudio's conclusion, with which we agree, is that the Brockwitz design was either copied in Brazil or the moulds were shipped over from Germany. Here are several super pictures, all courtesy of Claudio Deveikis that show items in the Louise pattern found in South America, which have also been given the pattern name Karen.
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The pictures clearly show the light blue base glass colour of some pieces, and the differences in the depth of colour in the iridescence.
Also shown is a large 26cm (10.5") bowl with six smaller 10.5cm (4") bowls. The tiny cupped-in bowl which Claudio considers to be an individual butter dish is shown on the bottom row, centre and right.
Also shown is a large 26cm (10.5") bowl with six smaller 10.5cm (4") bowls. The tiny cupped-in bowl which Claudio considers to be an individual butter dish is shown on the bottom row, centre and right.