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  Bon Bon Jar Or Pitcher By Kosta Boda And Kjell Engman, Signed, 20th Century.

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  Jar or pitcher Bon Bon by the Swedish house Kosta Boda and the artist designer Kjell Engman Signed, 20th Century.Founded in 1742 by Anders Koskull and Georg Bogislaus Stael von Holstei, Kosta Boda is the oldest glassworks in Sweden. Kosta Boda offers high-quality glass creations and is distinguished in particular by its collaborations with great contemporary artists or with renowned designers as is the case here for this pitcher created by Kjell Engman.Kjell Engman Engman studied at the Stockholm School of Applied Arts, where he specialized in glasswork, his first creations date from the 1970s. His passion for this material led him to collaborate with various renowned companies, including Kosta Boda, a famous Swedish glassworks.Over the course of his career, Engman has created many iconic works that have been exhibited around the world. His distinctive style is characterised by organic, expressive forms, as well as the bold use of bright colours and eccentric patterns. His designs are often considered collector’s items and are highly regarded by art and design enthusiasts.???????Engman has received numerous awards and honours for his work, including the prestigious Lunning Prize in 1973. His works have also been exhibited in internationally renowned museums and art galleries, and are held in permanent collections around the world. As a prolific designer, Kjell Engman continues to push the boundaries of glass and ceramics, exploring new techniques and experimenting with innovative forms. His work continues to influence and inspire many artists and designers, and he remains one of the most influential figures in the Swedish art scene. Width: 21cm, Height: 36cm, Depth: 8cm, Weight: 4kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 12397

  £923.13

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  Two-tone hand-cut bowl. LORRAINE, France, late 20th century

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  An elegant two-tone crystal bowl, made by blowing and complemented by hand cutting. An elegant centerpiece of the table, designed for serving six glasses and a decanter or fruit. A magnificent example of collectible decorative art. The product is signed and numbered, model GERARD, which confirms its exclusive status and high quality of execution. Dimensions: Height: 26 cm. Diameter: 35 cm. Condition: In excellent condition. Width: 35cm, Height: 26cm, Depth: 35cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Crystal, ID: 12286

  £215.68

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• Crystal Art Nouveau decanter with silver finish 84th proof

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  19th century The Russian Empire. Crystal, silver. 84th proof. Master mark AH 26x13.5 cm. Crystal Width: 26cm, Height: 13.5cm, Depth: 13.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10264

  £828.23

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• Crystal vase with silver finish

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  20th century 30`s. Master`s initials KR, Latvia. Crystal, silver, proof 875. Height 30 cm Width: 30cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 30cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10259

  £345.10

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• Crystal vase with silver finish

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  20th century 30th year Latvia. Grinding glass, crystal, silver, proof 875. 20.2x12.7 cm Width: 20.2cm, Height: 12.7cm, Depth: 12.7cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10256

  £388.23

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• Decagonal violet crystal glass with gold decoration. St. Petersburg, 1810.

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  Ten-sided violet crystal glass with gold decoration. St. Petersburg, 1810. Imperial Glass Factory. Decorated with scenes of a childrens party and laurel wreaths. Height: 20 cm. Width: 8cm, Height: 20cm, Depth: 8cm, Weight: 0.2kg, Condition: Good, Material: Crystal, ID: 8660

  £819.60

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• Crystal decanter in Art Deco style.

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  Heavy, crystal Art Deco decanter. Clear, rectangular lines, with vertical and horizontal decorative elements. 20th century. Height with stopper: 29 cm. Width: 9cm, Height: 29cm, Depth: 9cm, Weight: 1.984kg, Condition: Excellent, Material: Crystal, ID: 7553

  £172.55

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• Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

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  Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises, late Art Nouveau era. It perfectly combines the clarity and laconicism of geometry, with the picturesque texture of engraved flowers. H-38 cm. Width: 16cm, Height: 38cm, Depth: 16cm, Weight: 4.547kg, Condition: Good, Material: Crystal, ID: 5485

  £862.74

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• A pair of Art Deco glass vases.

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  A pair of Art Deco glass vases, pink glass, with scenes of bird hunting by naked archers.There are small chips on the inner edges of the vases. Width: 23cm, Height: 25cm, Depth: 60cm, Weight: 1.5kg, Condition: Satisfactory, Material: Glass, ID: 3970

  £1,337.24

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• Pair of jugs in Art Nouveau style.

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  A pair of plastic green glass jugs with a gilded neck from the Art Nouveau era. H-30cm. Width: 18cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 18cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Scuff marks, Material: Metal, ID: 458

  £345.10

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• Glass vase with engravings

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  1835. Germany, initials IM. Colored glass, engravings. Height 14 cm Width: 14cm, Height: 14cm, Depth: 14cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10284

  £465.88

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• Val St. Lambert Crystal fruit bowl

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  20th century 30`s. year Val St. Lambert Belgium. Colored crystal. 14x22 cm Width: 14cm, Height: 22cm, Depth: 14cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10263

  £465.88

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• Set of cocktail drinkware

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  Around 1910th. Austria. Gilding, glass. 35 cm bole height. 9 cm cup height. Width: 35cm, Height: 35cm, Depth: 35cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10258

  £1,156.07

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• Art Deco style glass fruit vase.

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  Oval fruit platter in frosted glass, Art Deco style. The weighty object is decorated with elements of winged waves along the perimeter of the edge. Width: 43cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 37cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Glass, ID: 5589

  £388.23

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• Glass vase from the Art Nouveau era.

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  Art Nouveau glass vase. approximately. 1900. Transparent glass with iridescent ornament, fused glass mass of green color, neck with brass ornament in the form of grapes and leaves, height 13 cm. Width: 18cm, Height: 13cm, Depth: 18cm, Weight: 0.628kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Glass, metal, ID: 4970

  £327.84

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• Crystal vase

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  First half of 20th century. Ilguciema glass factory, Latvia. Crystal, author`s work. 26x18 cm Width: 26cm, Height: 18cm, Depth: 18cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10276

  £388.23

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• Crystal vase

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  20th century, Europe. Crystal. 56x30 cm Width: 56cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 30cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10266

  £750.58

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• Crystal decanters with silver finish (2 pcs.)

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  Crystal, silver - mark 3 crowns. Master`s initials VG, Height: 20 cm Width: 20cm, Height: 20cm, Depth: 20cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10252

  £690.19

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• Pair of Cobalt, Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases.

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  A pair of lovely, art nouveau porcelain vases in cobalt blue. The characteristic outline of Art Nouveau, complemented by flower garlands and belts, with a gilded patina of time. Width: 6.5cm, Height: 15.5cm, Depth: 6.5cm, Weight: 0.485kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Brass, ID: 5466

  £215.68

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• Pair of Art Nouveau vases

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  A pair of vases , decorated with gilded, enamel art in the Art Nouveau style. Width: 11.5cm, Height: 22cm, Depth: 23cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Polychrome gilt, ID: 2970

  £388.23

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• Perchonice with six glasses

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  Perched bowl, set with six glasses, decorated with metal artwork in the shape of a vine. Provenance: belonged to the Seton family, living in Ekolsund Castle (Sweden) from 1785 to 1912. Width: 25cm, Height: 50cm, Depth: 150cm, Weight: 3kg, Condition: Some lacks, Material: Glass and silver-plated metal, ID: 1501

  £336.47

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• Vase Golden ruby ??with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s

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  A rare and exquisite example of Russian glassmaking from the era of Nicholas I, created by the masters of the Imperial Glass Factory. The vase is made of transparent colorless glass with an internal golden ruby color, achieving the depth of color due to the unique technology of coloring the glass mass with gold nanoparticles. The composition of the decor is verified to perfection: the body is decorated with painting in pure gold, executed with filigree precision. The central decoration is a medallion with an image of a basket filled with flowers and berries, enclosed in a frame of stylized laurel branches. This motif, symbolizing fertility and abundance, is complemented by thin plant garlands falling along the edges. The upper edge is decorated with a wide gold border, giving the item solemnity and nobility. Particular attention should be paid to the faceted base, emphasizing the play of light in the depths of the glass and enhancing the effect of precious radiance. Decorative elements on the base are accented with gilded inserts, emphasizing the exquisite plasticity of the form. Dimensions: Height: 12.7 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Condition: In excellent condition, minimal signs of time. Gilding is in excellent condition, without losses.Historical background: Golden Ruby The technique of creating ruby ??glass goes back centuries, dating back to the late antique period. However, it was only in the 17th century that the German alchemist Johann Kunkel managed to develop a scientifically sound recipe that made it possible to consistently obtain a rich blood-red shade of glass. In Russia, the first to master the technology of coloring glass mass with gold nanoparticles was the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, thereby laying the foundations for the domestic production of ruby ??glass. By the beginning of the 19th century, the Imperial Glass Factory had reached the highest level of skill in working with this rare and complex technique. Fine ruby ??glass items decorated with gilded painting were considered objects of the highest prestige. They adorned the state rooms of imperial residences, becoming the embodiment of impeccable taste, refined style and outstanding artistic value. Width: 8cm, Height: 13cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 0.551kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Glass, ID: 12250

  £3,450.95

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• Set of glasses 12 pcs

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  20th century 30`s. Europe. Glass. Height 20 cm Width: 20cm, Height: 20cm, Depth: 20cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10293

  £345.10

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• Silver coffe pot with bone handle

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  1845-1890. Russia, author initials I.G(??), A.K. Silver proof 84, bone. Size 22.7x15x13.5 cm, weight 355 grams Width: 22.7cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 13.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Silver, ID: 10282

  £1,501.16

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• Art Deco style vase

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  20th century 30`s. KAZA, France. Glass, engravings. Height 34.5 cm Width: 34.5cm, Height: 34.5cm, Depth: 34.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10262

  £810.97

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