Legras & Cie., (attr.) - Perfume flask (7) - Enamelled cameo glass. - Crystal - Art Nouveau






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Rare 7‑piece Art Nouveau vanity set from France, circa 1900, attributed to Legras / Montjoye with a Marcel Franck perfume atomizer and a Christofle silvered tray, including five enamelled glass flasks/boxes, an acid‑etched clear glass, gold‑enriched decoration, and original faceted crystal stoppers, all in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Rare original Art Nouveau 7-piece garniture – LEGRAS / Montjoye (attrib.), Marcel Franck & Christofle – Glass découpé/acid-etched, enameled & fine gold - France, circa 1900
Description:
Exceptional complete Art Nouveau era vanity set (circa 1900), kept in its original condition.
This high-end set comprises 7 pieces originally perfectly matched:
- 5 glass-vials and jars in enameled glass (Attributed to François-Théodore LEGRAS / Montjoye
Frosted glass with acid-etched reserve, polychrome chardons Lorraine painted in relief with enamel and richly accented with fine gold. The original faceted crystal stoppers are all present.
Original workshop marks: model/serial numbers painted in gilding under the bases (e.g., 40., 2.), attesting to a custom, numbered art fabrication.
- 1 Marcel Franck perfume atomizer:
Gold-plated brass mounting, with its original bulb.
- 1 Christofle large service tray:
Silver-plated with a shaped edge, Louis XV style with gadroons and shells, bearing the official Christofle hallmark (balancing C-C).
Dimensions:
Christofle tray: 28 cm x 20 cm
Authenticity: Presence of workshop pairing numbers painted in gold under the bases and engraved on the stoppers (e.g., 40), confirming that the service has remained strictly original and complete since manufacture.
- Large vials (tallest): Height 17 cm
- Small vials (shortest): Height 12 cm
- Powder box: Height 8 cm | Diameter 8 cm
- Atomizer: Height 13 cm
Rarity & Condition
Set kept complete for more than a century, in excellent period condition. Enamel and gold finish superbly preserved. Minor micro-scratches from normal use under the tray.
Rare original Art Nouveau 7-piece garniture – LEGRAS / Montjoye (attrib.), Marcel Franck & Christofle – Glass découpé/acid-etched, enameled & fine gold - France, circa 1900
Description:
Exceptional complete Art Nouveau era vanity set (circa 1900), kept in its original condition.
This high-end set comprises 7 pieces originally perfectly matched:
- 5 glass-vials and jars in enameled glass (Attributed to François-Théodore LEGRAS / Montjoye
Frosted glass with acid-etched reserve, polychrome chardons Lorraine painted in relief with enamel and richly accented with fine gold. The original faceted crystal stoppers are all present.
Original workshop marks: model/serial numbers painted in gilding under the bases (e.g., 40., 2.), attesting to a custom, numbered art fabrication.
- 1 Marcel Franck perfume atomizer:
Gold-plated brass mounting, with its original bulb.
- 1 Christofle large service tray:
Silver-plated with a shaped edge, Louis XV style with gadroons and shells, bearing the official Christofle hallmark (balancing C-C).
Dimensions:
Christofle tray: 28 cm x 20 cm
Authenticity: Presence of workshop pairing numbers painted in gold under the bases and engraved on the stoppers (e.g., 40), confirming that the service has remained strictly original and complete since manufacture.
- Large vials (tallest): Height 17 cm
- Small vials (shortest): Height 12 cm
- Powder box: Height 8 cm | Diameter 8 cm
- Atomizer: Height 13 cm
Rarity & Condition
Set kept complete for more than a century, in excellent period condition. Enamel and gold finish superbly preserved. Minor micro-scratches from normal use under the tray.
