Crystal Time
Sands of Time
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CHF 5’000
(International price excl. VAT)
Hand-made by Moser Glassworks Master Glassmakers
Limited Edition of 18 pieces
Available exclusively at Czapek or Moser Glassworks boutiques
Limited Edition of 18 pieces
Available exclusively at Czapek or Moser Glassworks boutiques
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Technical Details
Description
- Hand-made by Moser Glassworks master glassmakers
- Mouth blown
Functions
- 5 Minutes measurement
Material
- Pure crystal glass, silica crystals (Si O₂)
- Ecological unleaded coloring process
Finish
- Hand cut and hand polished to a high gloss
Height
- 22,5 cm
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Crystal Time
Crystal Time is the love story between two companies with roots combining a mid-19th century birth with a Czech-born founder: Czapek and Moser Glassworks.
It began with the idea of exploring the concept of the beauty of time. The initial thought of producing a collection of crystal clocks blossomed into a collaboration resulting on their first creation: an hourglass, a pure, original and refined product. And this could be just the beginning…
The silica crystals (Si O₂) in their purest form, quartz, which Moser is famous for and remains among the very few to use it in the world, is used to create the Sands of Time crystal. A combination of oxides are used to colour it, which is not leaded and therefore ecologically sound. The base mixture is then fired, melted into enamel, and then cast into hand-crafted wooden moulds.
The object is shaped by air blown by Moser’s skilled Masters and then carefully polished multiple times to get the highest gloss. This requires incredible skills and a century old know-how.