Signed Daum Nancy Berluze Vase c1905

Description

Heading : Signed Daum Nancy Berluze vase 
Date : c1905
Origin : Nancy. France. 
Colour : Green and plum 
Bowl : Green with streaks of plum. signed Daum Nancy. Elongated tapered form with two dimples at base. Surface pinched. using hydrofluoric acid. to give them a grainy look.
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : Height 37.5 cms
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :   493 grams

Reference: 

Glass Art Nouveau to Art Deco by Victor Arwas Pg. 79

A ‘Berling’ was a drinking vessel used by glass workers at St Louis. Liquorice would be added to the berling and as the water warmed in hot conditions it would flavour and colour the contents. A drink was taken by sucking a pipe that was inserted into the bowl.

When Daum sued Delatte in 1925 for copying their Berluze design the court ruled in favour of Delatte as this was not a Daum original but based on an ancient design.