Nancy. Around 1910. Glass. H. 49,6 cm. Signed on the wall: 'Daum Nancy' with Lorraine Cross in high etched relief. Zustand 1 very small chip on the rim. Colourless glass, ice-etched and with yellow powder underlay. Yellow-orange overlay with etched relief decor in the shape of chestnuts and chestnut leaves. - The glass factory was founded in 1875 by Jean Daum Nancy (1825-85) and continued by his sons Auguste (1854-1909) and Antonin (1864-1930). The brothers are beside Emile Gallé the most important artistes of the Ecole de Nancy. In particular, the technique of melted glass powder (Verre de Jade) was perfected by them. Mus.: Nancy (Musée de l’École de Nancy, Musée des Beaux-Arts), et al.