ATTRIBUTED TO THE SAINT LOUIS WORKSHOPS: A LARGE PAIR OF LITHYALIN GLASS VASES
circa 1850, of faceted ovoid form with tapering base, marbled in tones of green and brown, with a slender neck and waisted cup-shaped upper section, 34.25cm high
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£400 - £800
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£800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Lithyalin glass is an opaque or translucent marbled glass with a surface resembling polished gemstones in a wide range of colours. It was first made by the chemist Friedrich Egermann (Bohemian, 1777-1864) in 1828 in northern Bohemia, and he patented the process in 1829. When this patent expired, similar pieces were made in France, Bohemia, China and Russia.
For a similar single vase see Sotheby's Olympia, 14th may 2003 lot 1, hammer price £3,360
