Lot 160 , Hirondelle/Swallow. A glass mascot by René Lalique, introduced on 10/2/1928, No.1143 height 18.3cm with mount, 23.3 overall.

Hirondelle/Swallow. A glass mascot by René Lalique, introduced on 10/2/1928, No.1143 in clear and frosted glass, signed moulded in relief with large block capitals 'R.LALIQUE' and smaller block capitals 'FRANCE' on the rear of the circular base, on an original Breves Galleries lighting display base and later plinth, Marcilhac no.1143, p.501, Weiner p.42, height 18.3cm with mount, 23.3 overall.
Estimate £1,200-1,800

A few tiny air bubbles, rubbed around the base where it meets the mount otherwise good. Mount with some wear and oxidisation. Base ring fixed in place. SOME REPOLISHING OF THE TIPS OF THE TAIL FEATHERS


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