"Montjoye (françois Théodore Legras), “violet” Vase, Nile Green. "
MONTJOYE (François Théodore Legras), “violet” vase, Nil green. Superb green-tinted vase. Onion-shaped, bulbous base, high chimney neck. Floral decoration of polychrome enameled Violets with gold foliage on a frosted acid-etched background. Signature Montjoye crest in gold, under the base. Height: 39 cm. François Théodore Legras is appointed Chairman and CEO of “Verrerie et Cristallerie de St Denis”, which will become “Legras et Cie” located on avenue de Paris in Saint Denis. The company uses deposits at 22 bis, rue de Paradis in St Denis. He specializes in the “Nil green” color obtained by acid. The decorations are often outlined in gold and the shapes are generally simple. 
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