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AN IMPORTANT BURGUN SCHVERER CAMEO GLASS VASE circa 1890, of conical shape in crimson and green glass with cameo flowers and leaves. Internally enameled pink flowers and green leaves are encased between layers of glass. A Martele finish accentuates the vase, marked with the complex Burgun and Schverer trademark consisting of a Cross of Lorraine with BS & CIE Parfly overlaid with a V-shaped scroll containing the words "Verrerie d'Art de Lorraine". Height 12.25".

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

The company of Burgun Schverer is one of the oldest surviving glass manufacturers in Alsace-Lorraine founded in 1711. Emile Galle apprentised here and formed a partnership with B&S after the Franco-Prussian War to produce glass for Galle. Although no formal contract has survived the comparison of quality is unmistakable. Literature: "Glass Art Nouveau to Art Deco" by Victor Arwas, page 32.

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A MAGNIFICENT MULLER AND PROBABLY CHAPPELLE GLASS AND WROUGHT IRON CHANDELIER circa 1920, the scrolling wrought iron armature with iron floral blossoms, leaves and curled tendrils supporting an inverted mushroom shape shade in gray glass internally decorated with mottled milky white, burgundy, green and swirling amethyst. Below an encirclement of six half-ecliptical shades of identical composition. Similar period ceiling mount is useable but not original. Diameter 24", Height 18" as shown. Glass signed "Muller Fres Luneville" in resist.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000