Legras & Cie (Attributed) - Bonbon basket - Art Nouveau...

Antique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil vanity jewelry box / bonbonnière – saffier blue optical glass with rich gold enamel – France, ca. 1900 (attributed to Legras & Cie / Saint-Louis) A splendid and rare antique French Art Nouveau jewelry box / bonbonnière (boîte de toilette), produced around the turn of the century (circa 1890–1905). This elegant dressing table piece perfectly embodies the refinement of the Belle Époque and the emerging Jugendstil movement in France. Features & Craftsmanship Material & Color: Mouth-blown sodium glass in an intense, deep sapphire blue to turquoise hue. The wall of the pot is blown in an optical mold, creating a beautiful undulating texture that refracts light in a unique way. Decoration: Fully hand-painted with rich, raised gold enamel (dorure à l'or fin en relief). The design features a beautifully stylized Art Nouveau motif of irises (a nod to the French fleur-de-lis) and lotus blossoms, bordered by an exquisite pearl edge (perles émaillées) of white enamel dots. Frame: Original brass hinged frame with a perfectly functioning clasp and lift mechanism. Base property: equipped with a perfectly smooth ground and polished pontil mark on the underside, the ultimate hallmark of high-quality handwork. Origin: Unmarked, as is very common for this type of luxury glassware from this period. The specific glassblowing and enameling technique strongly points to production by the famous Verreries de Saint-Denis (Legras & Cie) or the Cristalleries de Saint-Louis. Condition: In excellent antique condition. The gold and white enamel is exceptionally well preserved with minimal age-related wear. The glass is free of chips, cracks, or restorations. The brass frame shows a beautiful authentic patina and closes well. Tiny air bubbles (seed bubbles) are present, reflecting the artisanal production process. The pontil mark on the lid, as shown in close-up photos, is not damage but part of the production process. A top piece for the collector of antique French glass and Art Nouveau! #madeinfrance

Estimate:£25.41

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