4 19th century water glasses – Établissements Legras

2956 – 4 19th century water glasses – Legras establishments From the Art Nouveau period, this exceptional set of 4 ½ crystal water glasses listed and named “Tulip glass” in the 1899 catalog, plate 32, of Verreries & Cristalleries de Saint Denis & de Pantin (Quatre Chemins) united, whose director at the age of 27 is the master glassmaker François Théodore Legras (see photo). Hand-cut parison of 12 flat rounded ribs, baluster-shaped leg topped with a flat button and smooth round foot. Polished pontil trace. Presence of fine air bubbles attesting that these glasses have been mouth blown. Small, crystalline sound. Beautiful shine and no scale. Height 153mm x 80mm. Weight 1500 g. Very careful and tracked shipping. For information, these establishments located in La Plaine Saint Denis at 80,85,87,88,91,93,95, and 97 Avenue de Paris (now Avenue du Président Wilson) and Pantin - Les Quatre Chemins at 56 Route de Flandre produced vases, enameled or not, which are very sought after and collected today, of course, but also many items for pharmacies, chemical laboratories, museums, druggists, confectioners, lemonade makers, restaurants and hotels. , photography, electricity, toiletries and of course tableware.

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