info Montjoye / Legras 20
250 euro
Antique art nouveau green glass with golden glitters Montjoye, Legras bowl
with gorgeous golden enamel decoration and irridescent pearls!! Ondulating
triangular model.
2 pearls missing on one side and consequently small flaw (see picture),
otherwise in great condition!!
This decor is pictured in the 'Legras Verrier' book on page 204.
As you can see in the descriptions of these pieces in the book, some pieces were
signed L.C. Saint Denis, others Monjoye, others unsigned..... This one is
unsigned.
Beautiful and rare Montjoye bowl! ca 1910
Ground pontil.
Height:2,56 inch / 6,5 cm ; diameter : 5,9 inch / 15 cm
These gold glittery vases and bowls were very rare!!
The anecdote: 'Mont joye' (= my joy) was the rallying call of the French king's troops in the beginnning of the 12th century.
