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Splendid old blown glass vase with hot-worked wavy neck, colorless slightly pearly background, speckled with lovely intense colors called "sunny yellow" with small inclusions of white opal matched with a serpentine enclosing the circumference of the vase in the spirit of a caduceus.
Remarkable craftsmanship of the execution of the blower who knew how to give a magnificent geometric and captivating shape to this beautiful vase.
Nice height of about 200mm
Rare proof called "Porte - bouquets Cléopâtre" perfectly listed in the famous catalog "Legras Verrier"
This type of glassware called "Clichy" must be called "Legras" because its production was in Saint Denis.
In 1889, these vases are presented as new shapes and colors."
In very good condition for its great age, with very bright colors and very thick glass making this magnificent collector's vase a unique and rare piece from the end of the 19th century.
Very secure professional shipping guaranteed with custom-made packaging and protection, tracking and insurance. 67615489
