Topic: French Glass vase W/ Foil Label - Art Vannes?

[dorian_graye]

I recently purchased this vase because it had an art deco appeal and it is French.  I think it might be Art Vannes, but it doesn't have the usual stamp on the base.  The rim of the base reminds me of a Pierre D'Avesn vase I own, but maybe that's just how the French made their glass.  It measures 7.25" inches tall.  I've seen other Art Vannes pieces that look similar, but this one is a bit more modest in both size and design.  Perhaps someone can help identify the maker.  Thank you.

[glassobsessed]

This one is Art Vannes (maker acid etched on base): https://picasaweb.google.com/Johnmj100/MiscellaneousGlass#5455578079560392578
so I suspect yours was made in a similar style by another maker.

John

[dorian_graye]

Yes, that is the one that I thought looked similar in style. 

[dorian_graye]

Just to be clear, I don't believe my vase was made by Art Vannes....

[Ivo]

Not sure what the status is of the label "France Handcrafted" - I do not recognise it as a production label, so perhaps it is retail?  The specific bottom finish was used by VSL a lot - but you could imagine other makers have also used the same press.  I think of Bayel, Sèvres, Montbronn and LaRochère - perhaps even of Valérysthal Cristallerie.

[dorian_graye]

I've not heard of Montbronn. 

I'm just going to add my photos the the Pieree D'Avesn vase to compare....

[Anne Tique]

Perhaps a little late but this is what i think....After the war Pierre d'Avesn was active for Choissy-le-Roi, where he re-edited some of his older works and new creations under the label 'Sèvres', label inherited by C-l-R by absorption. In 1952 all the moulds and equipment at C-l-R were passed on to Vannes-le-Châtel, where d'Avesn continued until 1984. This model can be found marked P d'Avesn, Vannes, Art-Vannes, Cristal de Vannes and finally Vannes-le -Châtel.

In this case, as d'Avesn continued his career at Vannes,  there's a strong possibility that it is an older d'Avesn model, re-edited by Vannes-le-Châtel.

[dorian_graye]

Thank you for your reply, Anne Tique.  That is valuable information.