Poppy Vase - Burgun, Schverer & C° - Art Glassworks Of Lorraine

A tall baluster-shaped bud vase
Double-layered blown-molded glass,
Acid-etched decor in reserve and wheel cut
with hand-hammered back  

Engraved signature underneath, with a thistle and the Cross of Lorraine " Verrerie d'Art de Lorraine – BS&C déposé "  

Perfect condition
France
circa 1895  

height 35,5 cm
diameter 9 cm

Biography :
Located in the Northern Vosges, the Meisenthal glassworks factory, founded in the 18th century, became Burgun, Schverer & C° in 1824, specializing in gobletware and molded pieces. It gained recognition through awards. From 1860, a collaboration was established with Charles Gallé and then his son Emile, who brought new ideas to the manufacture using new techniques. The collaboration with Emile Gallé ended in 1894. The artist opened his own crystal factory in Nancy.   Production at the Meisenthal glassworks factory continued, and the artistic direction was entrusted to Désiré Christian and then Eugène Kremer. Both continued to manufacture Art Nouveau pieces under the name Verrerie d'Art de Lorraine. In 1901, Burgen, Schverer et C° was transformed into a public limited company and then took the name Désiré Christian & Fils. The Art Nouveau artistic interlude ended in 1907. Production then refocused on its classic products: everyday glassware and tableware, primarily made of pressed molded glass. However, the company closed its doors for good on December 31, 1969.