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This is a René Lalique Coquilles shallow bowl or dish, dating from the early 20th century. Coquille is French for Shell. It is one of Lalique’s most famous designs.
The bowl is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with a century of use.
The bowl is round and shallow measuring 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter at the circular rim. The bowl is moulded in clear glass and is decorated with four scallop-like shells in opalescent glass moulded into the lower external surface, where they act as feet. The bowl is 3 cm (1.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. The bowl bears an etched “R. LALIQUE FRANCE” mark to the underside of the middle of the bowl.
It weighs in at 1,370 g. (~ 3 lb.).
Quote item: 7062
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