This is a René Lalique Ondines opalescent plate or dish, dating from the early 20th century. Ondines are female water spirits such as naiads and oceanids and the term was apparently first used by Paracelsus in the fifteenth century. It is one of Lalique’s most famous designs. The plate is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with a century of use. The plate is round, measuring 27.5 cm (9 inches) in diameter. The plate is moulded in opalescent glass and is decorated with six Ondines moulded into the lower surface. The plate is 2 cm (0.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a tiny extraneous piece of glass on the upper outside rim caused when the late was extracted from the mould; it is not damaged. The bowl bears a “R. LALIQUE FRANCE No. 3003” maker’s mark. It weighs in at 1 kg. (~ 2 lb. 3 oz.). Quote item: 9284 Please note: 1. All prices quoted are exclusive of postage. Postage is calculated by weight and charged at the prevailing UK Post Office rates without any additional fees for materials. Please see our Shipping & Returns page for more information. 2. Payment is by Paypal, by credit/debit card (through Paypal as clearer), by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or by personal cheque. We do not retain any of your financial information on our system. If you wish to make an alternative payment arrangement please contact us at [email protected]. 3. If you decide that you do not like the piece you have bought when it arrives you have up to 30 days to return the piece to us. Please note our returns policy on our Shipping & Returns page.
