"Pair Of Nancy Crystal Decanters, Art Deco, Circa 1930"
Pair of large cut crystal decanters with geometric patterns, with their original cut crystal stoppers. Light mark underneath "Cristal Nancy France".
Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Dimensions: H 33 cm, Diam. 11.5 cm approximately, Diam. of the base: 8 cm.
Nancy crystal refers to the productions of the Cristalleries de Nancy, a factory founded in 1920 by Jules Alexis Bayet, an expert in crystal and luxury, who had previously worked at Baccarat and Coty. This crystal factory, located at 88 rue du Faubourg Saint-Georges in Nancy, initially specialized in the manufacture of luxury perfume bottles, meeting strong global demand in the 1920s. It quickly expanded its production to include vases, tableware, and decorative crystal objects.
The crystal factory achieved notable success in Art Deco, employing several hundred people and collaborating with artists such as Auguste Houillon. It produced pieces in cut, color-coated, and acid-etched crystal, often in limited editions. However, the economic crisis of 1929 led to its bankruptcy in 1931, and then to its liquidation in 1935, with some of its equipment purchased by the Daum crystal factory. Nancy crystal pieces are now sought after for their quality and Art Deco style, with specific signatures attesting to their origin. This long-forgotten crystal factory is being rediscovered thanks to dedicated works and collections.
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