Swan Vase - Escalier De Cristal (19th Century)

Vase of poly-lobed shape made in clear crystal
with a decor of swans, poppies and water plants
Decoration engraved with a wheel
Mounted on a "Rocaille" style gilt-bronze base  

Engraved signature under the vase " Escalier de Cristal Paris "

Perfect condition
France
circa 1880

height 27 cm
width 12,5 cm
depth 11,5 cm  

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Biography :
L’Escalier de Cristal, Parisian firm created about 1800 by Mme veuve Desarnaud, famous under the French « Restoration » for its decorative objects combining crystal and bronze. Located in Paris, at the Palais-Royal, Galerie de Valois, L’Escalier de Cristal was bought out around 1830 by Boin, and then by Lahoche in 1840. The company owed its rise to a position amongst the most important Paris decorative wares shops to Lahoche, who expanded considerably the business and entered later in partnership with his son-in-law to set up in 1852 Lahoche et Pannier. In 1872 Emile Pannier led alone the firm, and then his sons from 1885 to 1923, whom gave the name of Pannier Frères to the company, located at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, next to the new built Paris Opera house. L’Escalier de Cristal suggesting also since the 1880’s furniture and art bronze pieces, was several times awarded medals at the various International Exhibitions held in Paris, London and New York, and for instance a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. Numerous artists, such Emile Gallé and Louis Majorelle worked for the L’Escalier de Cristal’s woldwide renown.