Art Nouveau large crystal bowl by St Louis glassworks with a gold enamel decoration of poppy flowers and leaves.

Art Nouveau large crystal bowl by St Louis glassworks with a gold enamel decoration of poppy flowers and leaves. Stands on four shaped feet. A stunning piece, beautifully executed. The sinuous lines of the décor show art nouveau design at its peak. Beautiful poppy flowers and leaves entwined along the bulbous base. The top of the bowl has gentle curves edged with gold enamel. Made by St louis Glassworks in France a 1880-1900. Unmarked. It’s a very heavy piece as its made from lead crystal. Excellent original condition with light wear to some enamel. Also a small production flaw to the underside next to one of the feet. Max height 20cm and approx. diameter 25 cm at its widest

History

Saint Louis Company was created in several steps. In 1586 the glassworks moved from Holbach, in the French region of Moselle, where it had settled, to Müntzthal.  In 1767 its name changed to Saint Louis by Royal Appointment. In 1781, Saint Louis discovered crystal. In the 1820s, the name changed again, to « Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Saint-Louis ». Between 1830 and 1857, Saint Louis formed an alliance with Baccarat. Chandeliers became a key crystal fixture. Colored crystal emerged in 1837 and became, along with the invention of layered crystal in 1844, the great inventions the factory developped. From 1867 on, Saint Louis was an important exhibitor at world fairs. In the 1870s, the technique of acid-etching was fully controlled. At the turn of the century, gilded décor were at their peak and blend in with the Art Nouveau style. Saint Louis entered the Art Deco era in the thirties with Jean Sala and Jean Luce.

Date French c 1880-1900

Condition  Excellent original condition with light wear to some enamel. Also a small production flaw to the underside next to one of the feet.

Dimensions Approximate Max height 20cm and approx. diameter 25 cm at its widest

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