Egermann, Friedrich, 1777-1864

Northern Bohemia, Nový Bor/Haida, Friedrich Egermann, about 1830-1840. The second invention, Lithyalin glass (the name is derived from the same two Greek words), was that of the chemist Friedrich Egermann (1777-1864), who worked in northern Bohemia. He created opaque glasses in a new range of rich colors. Lithyalin, which was produced in many decorative styles from 1828 to 1840, was a polished, marbled glass that imitated the appearance of semiprecious stones. Egermann's work was copied by other Bohemian companies.