Legras-Montjoye enameled & painted glass biscuit bucket, Art Deco period

Legras-Montjoye enameled & painted glass biscuit bucket, Art Deco period Created by the Legras-Montjoye glassworks during the Art Deco period (1920-1939) in France, this charming bucket with its handle was intended to contain biscuits and small cakes to take them on picnics, or to protect them from damage in the kitchen. Highly decorative, these biscuit buckets are true objects of folk art and were used more as a decorative object: its highly artisanal and colorful appearance stands out well within its interior decoration. Its design is typical of the Art Deco period: symmetrical geometric shapes, round, oval and rectangular. Linearity replaces the organic of Art Nouveau, but retains its inspiration from nature: leaves, flora, branches. Its orange colors recall autumn. A true collector's item today, this biscuit bucket is a testament to the expertise of French artisans during the "Roaring Twenties" which were the last years of the Legras-Montjoye factory before its final closure. Created in 1837 by François-Désiré Legras, (father of Auguste Legras), it closed in 1939 due to the successive economic and political crises of this period: The Great Depression and then the Second World War in Europe. You have before you a piece of history of French folk art and glassware in very good condition. Lovers of Art Deco glassware and Legras glasses, don't miss this opportunity to have this biscuit bucket! Fast & careful shipping in France, Europe & worldwide. Dimensions: → Total height with handle raised: 23.5 cm → Height with handle lowered: 18 cm → Total width: 15 cm → Base diameter: 10.5 cm → Weight: 800 grams