14" diameter, 4" deep, excellent....WMF (Württembergische MetallwarenFabrik) has had a long and illustrious career in the field of metalware. Their Art Nouveau production is particularly sought after by collectors. Their glass production has been definitely and conclusively documented in WMF Ikora and Myra Glass (Stuttgart: Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2003) by Carlo Burschel and Heinz Scheiffele, and indespensable reference for collectors and dealers. However, as is usually the case, both Ikora glass and Myra glass are routinely offered under other denominations. Ikora glass was the inspiration for Loetz Schaum glass and is often confused with it; I will not repeat what can be found in the book. My purpose is to provide pictures so that collectors may distinguish between WMF Ikora and Loetz Schaum (see Loetz 3). This becomes particularly difficult when it comes to a line of yellow Ikora called "Medusa," which is practically indistinguishable from Loetz yellow Schaum. The reason so many Ikora pieces can still be found is quite simple: Though production began in the 1930's, it continued after WWII until the 50's. Most pieces are quite heavy-walled, with flat bottoms, and one can still find original paper labels attached to them. A distinct pattern of vertical stripes is characteristic of many pieces. All of these vases are attributed to WMF's principal designer and general manager from the 20's to the 50's, Karl Wiedmann.

excellent