A rare Daum Nancy 'Crocus' fire polished martelé cameo glass vase, French, circa 1900

THE HANS & GETRUD MUELLER COLLECTION, SYDNEY

the baluster body carved with a continuous pattern, in green, amber and clear glass, on a stippled ground, acid-etched 'Daum Nancy' and the Cross of Lorraine to the underside
24.5 cm high

• Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
• $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud Mueller, Sydney

Condition Report

Areas of bubbling to the top rim of the neck, probably associated with the manufacturing process. Isolated surface scratches to the body in places, particularly one diagonal scratch approximately 1 cm long and one horizontal scratch approximately 1 cm long, both above the centre of the body. Medium wear to the underside of the foot. Factory marks clear.

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