An attractive set of three frosted and polished glass art deco wall lights or flush mounting ceiling lights signed J.Robert for établissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), Rue J.Robert designed with cherries and leaves and set in an orignal cast brass frame. France, c.1930.

W. 28cm/11in; Ht. 16.5/6.5;Depth 12/4

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.