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Decanter and Stopper, 1872

Decanter and Stopper
Part of Cabaret set or ‘verre d’eau’, 1872
Glass
French, Nancy, signature of Emile Gallé
Height: 24.8 cm.
Engraved glass, intended for perfumed water. This set was specially commissioned by Joséphine Bowes after the London International Exhibition of 1871, engraved with lace and insects in the style of the bonbonnière she had already bought.

 

Artist / Maker: Emile Gallé (1846-1904)

Place: Nancy

Object Type: decanter

Actual Date: 1872

Century: 19th century

Material: Glass

Museum Accession Number: G.114