A small strongly opalescent glass art deco lantern by Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), Ezanville. France c1930

(N.B maximum 25w bulb)

Ht. & W. 18cm/7in

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.