Is This LOETZ? Why is it marked MONACO???

Got this nifty looking vase in a box lot auction a few days ago. It was thrown in with a bunch of candles and an old electronic chess game. I had to pay $55 for it. Oddly enough, the person I outbid asked me if I was bidding on the chess set. I said no and he offered me $40.00. It's probably worth more than this vase!!

Anyway, is this Loetz? Also, there is a bronze patina metal banding around it. It's loose on one side and needs repair. Should I remove it? Also, there is a small crest that reads MONACO. Any idea what this is?

 

Can't help with the maker, but that is the Grimaldi coat of arms so I assume that it is a commemorative piece from Monaco. I know that some of the "gifites" from the fabled Red Cross balls were mighty nice!!!!

 

I am leaning towards Kralik "Silberband"

I'll see if I can get confirmation

 

And I would leave the mount on.

 

tHAT IS A WEIRDLY WONDERFUL OBJECT!

(Oops...sorry...didn't mean to shout)

 

Hi Vitry,
It is a wonderful object and LEAVE the mount on (I did mean to shout). It is a great cross collectable (glass & Monaco).
greg

 

I cross posted your images to one of the Facebook pages I am a member of. I should have more info later, but so far "Kralik" seems to be a likely suspect.

 

A couple of very knowledgable Czech Glass collectors confirmed my initial ID
Kralik Silberband

It is a really nice piece.

 

Desperate, THANKS for the information. Much appreciated!!

 

No problem, glad I could help.

 

Yes leave the mount on even though it detracts from the glass.

 

Here's another possibility -
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php?topic=49014.0

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/76662-kralik-or-fritz-heckert-silberband-vase

 

Heckert did make some stuff that resembled Silberband. This is not one of them.