Vase Glass Gilded St Louis Crystal Convolvulus France 34cm 13 1/4" high
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Large, French, St Louis Crystal ribbed glass vase decorated with a fine gold enamelled Convolvulus flower. The top with fine gilded feathering. The base of the vase with a gilded ring and a large stylised gilded convolvulus in deep relief decorating the whole body of the tapering ribbed vase. In exceptional condition with no chips or damage. height 34cm., 13 1/4" diameter 13cm., 5" PROVENANCE : private collection along with another which is illustrated MAKER : Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint-Louis The Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint-Louis was founded in 1586 in the valley of Münzthal in Moselle and is the oldest crystal maker in France. Producing the finest pieces of elite crystal for the table, arts, lighting and furniture, now owned by the Hermès group. The crystal is blown by the mouth, cut and decorated by hand by artists.
20th Century
circa 1920
Blown Glass
France
Designers
Art Deco (Of the period)
Gilt
GOOD. Wear consistent with age and use.
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