c1900 Galle French Cameo Glass Perfume Atomizer Bottle

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We present to you this wonderful antique and fully authentic c.1900 Galle French cameo glass perfume atomizer. This tapering form has a citrine and brown glass coloration, cameo carved back "acid cut" to reveal a pattern of vines and leaves. This lovely piece has been professionally outfitted with a new proper atomizer and bulb assembly as the original was a hundred years old and was no longer serviceable. Signed as shown. Measurements: The size is 6" x 2.25". Condition: Working and and excellent in all ways.

In 1894 EMILE Galle built a large glass factory in Nancy, France. By the early 1890's Galle started producing Cameo glass by using hydrofluoric acid. The most popular Galle glass that we can see and collect are these cameo glasses. By 1900 Galle was the largest manufacture of luxury glass, having shops in Paris, Germany, and London. After Galle died in 1904, his widow kept producing luxury glass, from the remaining sketches, drawings and works in progress. In 1914 the factory was closed, because of the 1st world war. Reopening in 1918-19, it was finally closed down in 1931. Original Galle pieces are rare and fetch big money.