This is a set of four early 20th century French gilded and enamelled glass finger bowls by Louis-Antoine Damon (1860-1947). Louis-Antoine was a prominent French glass decorator, designer, and boutique owner operating out of the Boulevard Malesherbes in Paris. He used blanks produced by Daum, Nancy and other glassmakers before decorating them with natural motifs and selling them on. He eventually worked with his brother-in-law, operating as Damon & Delente. His works are highly regarded in France and internationally.
The bowls are in excellent condition for their age. They show age related wear and tear to the rims of the bases consistent with some use.
The bowls are cup shaped, measuring 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) in diameter at the upper rims. The bowls have been mould-blown in clear glass with panel moulding and then hand-decorated with enamelled pink roses and green leaves. The upper rims have also been gilded. The bowls end in plain bases which measure 5.8 cm (2.3 inches) in diameter and which display the legend “Damon, 20 Bd Malesherbes Paris” in lower case gilt script. The bowls are 6 cm (2.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious signs of restoration. Dimensions and weight varies marginally from bowl to bowl as should be expected of hand-made glass. They do NOT come in their original box.
Each bowl weighs in at 155 g. ( ~ 5 1/2 oz.). They are matched with a larger bowl which we also have for sale.
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