A pair of petite art deco opalescent glass wall appliques by Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G) but apparently unsigned, Ezanville (Ezan). France c1930.

W.20cm/8in, Ht.7.5/3, Dpth.9/3.5

Recommended: 2 x 25w B.22 pigmy bulb

Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G & Ezan)

Rue J.Robert, Paris & Ezanville

• Jean Gauthier had his first workshop at 12-14 rue Jean Robert in Paris and later expanded with factories in the town of Ezanville.

• In the early days just after the first world war Gauthier made cameo shades that were sometimes signed Gauthier.

• Jean Gauthier focused on the production of art deco glassware in moulded-pressed glass.

• Glass was signed E.J.G for Etablissements Jean Gauthier and J.Robert  based on the street name of the first workshop.

• In the 30s Gauthier started a line of opalescent art deco glass in a more modernist style these are often signed EZAN France, based on the city of the second plant.