“Thistle” decanter with a stopper
“Thistle” decanter with a stopper
France, Nancy
Circa 1890
Smoky amber glass; colored enamel painting, blowing, appliques, polychrome enamel, gold painting
Height: 28 cm, rim diameter: 4.5 cm, base: 2 x 8.5 cm, stopper: 6.5 x 5 cm
Engraved mark on the bottom: “E. Gallé // à Nancy déposé”
Smoky amber glass decanter with rounded teardrop-shaped body, narrow neck, thickened rim, and stable base. The removable stopper is shaped as a mushroom cap. The vessel is decorated with the image of a thistle; its stems and prickly leaves, executed in colored enamel painting with gilding, smoothly curve around the body. The composition is complemented by round relief applications around the circumference of the object.
2602.1-2MC241/ДПИ