Decorative vase, Blossoming Branches, probably Argental, Nancy, mid 20th century, ,colorless glass, surrounding decoration: blossoming branches etched in relief, light blue and violet overlay on the outside, frosted both inside and outside, signed on the base "P. Nicolas, Nancy" (incised), Paul Nicolas (1875-1952) worked as a designer for Emile Gallé from 1893 to 1923, from 1923 until his death he ran his own company under various names. H: 28 cm. Limit 270,-

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