info Legras 101

350 euro

Stunning antique art nouveau glass Legras / Montjoy coupe, bowl with marvelous enameled decor of iris. Transparent glass thickly enameled with very elegant flowers. Beautiful decor!

Great condition!! Only some minor gold loss on top of the rim.ca 1910

Size: 9,45 x 5,12 inch / 24 x 13 cm; Height: 3,2 inch/ 8 cm

The Montjoye / Legras company, situated in St. Denis, near Paris, France started in 1866.

The anecdote: 'Mont joye' (= my joy) was the rallying call of the French king's troops in the beginnning of the 12th century.

 

 Antique Legras bowl, jardinière; enamelled iris;  ca 1910 

 Antique Legras bowl, jardinière; enamelled iris;  ca 1910 

 Antique Legras bowl, jardinière; enamelled iris;  ca 1910