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Legras (Attributed) Cameo Glass Vase
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Legras (Attributed) Cameo Glass Vase

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a Legras (attributed) cameo glass vase, manufactured in St. Denis, France and dating from c1920. The atribution to Legras is by Will Farmer of Antiques Roadshow fame.

The vase is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the base consistent with age and use.

The vase is ovoid in shape and was blown in clear glass, cased in cinammon and green glass and then cameo cut into a summer scene of a lake viewed through trees. It measures 12 cm (4.8 inches) in diameter at its widest point. It ends in a base which is plain save for a polished out pontil mark. The vase is not signed but bears a striking resemblance to others we have had which are signed The vase is 19.3 cm (7.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 655 g. (~ 1 lb. 7 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.3cm (7.60")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Legras Cameo Glass Vase to the 1920s.

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SA1181408
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8786
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Description
This is a Legras (attributed) cameo glass vase, manufactured in St. Denis, France and dating from c1920. The atribution to Legras is by Will Farmer of Antiques Roadshow fame.

The vase is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the base consistent with age and use.

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The vase is ovoid in shape and was blown in clear glass, cased in cinammon and green glass and then cameo cut into a summer scene of a lake viewed through trees.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It measures 12 cm (4.8 inches) in diameter at its widest point. It ends in a base which is plain save for a polished out pontil mark. The vase is not signed but bears a striking resemblance to others we have had which are signed The vase is 19.3 cm (7.7 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 655 g. (~ 1 lb. 7 oz.).

Height
19.3cm (7.60")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Legras Cameo Glass Vase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181408
Dealers Internal Ref
8786
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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An Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring an acid-etched sunset landscape scene with trees, water, and birds in shades of amber, yellow, and dark brown.
Legras (attributed) cameo glass vase
Ref: SA1181408
An Art Nouveau cameo glass vase featuring an acid-etched sunset landscape scene with trees, water, and birds in shades of amber, yellow, and dark brown.
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French cameo glass is a form of decorated glassware produced by fusing multiple layers of differently coloured glass together and etching or carving away the outer layers to reveal design motifs in relief against a contrasting background.

Craftsmen blew a base glass vessel and applied additional molten layers of contrasting coloured glass over it. The decorative pattern, often inspired by nature, was painted on using acid resist before the vessel was immersed in an acid bath to remove the exposed glass layers.

Authentic pieces feature crisp acid-etched depth, distinct hand-finished details, appropriate pontil marks or smooth bases, and subtle variations in color overlay. Signatures were typically etched, cameo-cut, or painted into the body of the glass.

Display the vessel on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or near a soft light source where ambient illumination can pass through the translucent glass layers to showcase the landscape detail.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Clean using tepid water and mild detergent when necessary, avoiding abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, or sudden temperature shifts that could cause thermal shock.
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