A Very Rare Large Galle Vase. A classical greek amphora shape. A layer of white glass intercalaire between internal clear glass and amber and burnt orange outer layers. Also depicting chrysanthemum flowers and leaves. Twin applied mottled clear glass handles. Incribed on the base. Cristallerie De Galle Nancy depose. Around a depiction of a chrysanthemum. On some of the earliest glass vases Galle would include a picture of the main decorative theme on the underside of the foot. This is one of just a few examples that I have seen during my entire career outside of the Musee des beax arts in Nancy. I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department.