Japanese Engraved Crystal Vase Made By Maison L’escalier De Cristal

engraved and gilded crystal vase mid-19th century Vases made by "L'Escalier de Cristal" in Paris, unsigned (Often their works did not bear signatures but a label was affixed under the base, here disappeared) shape with quadrangular baluster engraved and carved in hollows of branches and flowers The Crystal Staircase is an old Parisian house created by Marie Desarnaud in 1804. Famous under the Restoration, she was the first merchant of her time to offer clocks, candelabras, vases of ornament which combines cut crystal and gilded bronze The crystal staircase at the Universal Exhibition of 1867 revives the taste for Sino-Japanese art Many pieces of furniture and ornamental objects are then made in this style but adapted to the European taste this vase would be part of these Japanese productions from the mid-19th century Perfect condition Dimensions 15 x 5 x 5 cm