Lot 2 , Sirène/Small Mermaid. A glass mascot by René Lalique, introduced 1920, No.831 Height overall 12.8cm.
Sirène/Small Mermaid. A glass mascot by René Lalique, introduced 1920, No.831 in opalescent blue tint, signed moulded 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE' to side of the tail, with period Breves Galleries illuminating display radiator mount Height overall 12.8cm.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
Marcilhac no.831, p.497.
Weiner p.27.
Light fritting around the top of the circular base and one more notable small section chipped out of the base edge where it has rubbed against the radiator mount otherwise good condition. Rotates in the mount.
Mount signed 'Breves Galleries, Knightsbridge, S.W.3, PAT. No. 309301'
Diameter of mount 8.2cm.
Mount not removeable - the top ring turns a little then sticks.
SOME REPOLISHING OF SMALL CHIPS TO THE HEAD.
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Sold for £1,400