Le Verre Français (Verreries Schneider) | Cameo-glass ‘Les Ma...

A  rare and important “Marrons” cameo-glass bulbous lantern complimented with its original wrought-iron fitment for suspension. France c1925 Dimensions/ Specifications: Ht.(as displayed)66cm/26in, Ht.(min)40/16, Ht. (glass)25/10, W.22/8.75 Supplied with additional 3in ceiling rose Height reducible Height extendable for an additional charge Not Included: 1 x B.22  (8w) L.E.D GLS bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department) Screw fixings Verreries Schneider (Le verre Français), Epinay-sur-Seine 1913-39 Charles Schneider (1881–1953) Charles Schneider was born in Chateau-Thierry, near Paris, on 23rd February 1881. His brother, Ernest Schneider (1877-1937), started working for Daum in 1903 as clerk. Charles had started an artistic career and was already active at Daum since 1898. In 1913, the brothers decided to start their own business and bought a small glass factory in association with a friend Henri Wolf, at Epinay-sur-Seine. In 1918, fire destroyed the studios at Galle and a group of artists went to Schneider’s. Early Cameo glass in art Nouveau style is signed “Le Verre Francais” and “Charder” pseudonym for Charles Schneider Pate-de-verre and art deco glass is signed simply “Schneider”