During 1870 the marquise de Pompadour acquired a glassworks which was known as the Verrerie de Sèvres which was under the royal patronage granted by the King to Madame de Pompadour. The glassworks then changed the name to Cristallerie de Sèvres (1870-1885). This clear glass biscuit barrel has art nouveau style etched irises. Verso of barrel has the gold Verrerie de Sevres logo, a letter V, an image of a ship and the letter S. Upper rim of this piece is trimmed in brass. Lid is brass repousse. Lid has an attached handle resembling daisies. Measures apprx 10" x 5".
800/1,200 Sold $345.00
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