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coaster

Object NameBottle Coaster

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1936

Place MadeFrance, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina

SizeOverall H: 2.7 cm, Diam (max): 15.9 cm

Accession Number2011.3.257

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionBottle coaster, "Sainte-Odile". Colorless glass, brown patina; mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina. Circular ashtray with figure of woman wearing a religious habit and holding a book to her chest. Woman has halo encompassing her head and the words, "LE VIN . DU . CLOS . St . ODILE . REJOUIT . LES . COEURS . / PIERRE.WEISSENBURGER.OBERNAI" around the edge of the ashtray base. Underside edge of ashtray decorated with grapes and vines. Brown patina applied to underside of ashtray.
Provenance

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09