Description
A six-sided gold leaf vide-Poche from the Mid-Century design studio of Georges Briard, 1957-1959.
Produced in partnership with Glass Guild, the plate is adorned with 24 karat gold leaf.
A center medallion shows the head of an Egyptian Pharaoh surrounded by hieroglyphic symbols.
The medallion is surround by sun rays that radiate out from the center towards the upturned rim of the plate.
A scarce example of early Briard.
Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Medina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Briard’s designs were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.
7 inches in diameter x .75 inches H
Signed: Copyright (c) Georges Briard Registered (R)
Excellent condition.
