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Garland-patterned millefiori, Clichy,

1845-55 Catalog 44. 

Clichy's glass gardeners outdid themselves in this complex garland of intertwined quatrefoils set on  a froth of lacy filigree.  Four quatrefoils of millefiori canes are intricately woven together, creating a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

Garland-patterned millefiori, Clichy,

c. 1848-55 Catalog 50. 

A superb double quatrefoil Clichy garland, including edelweiss and rose cones, rests on a grasslike ground highlighted by tiny white stars.  Although garland patterns were made by Baccarat and Saint-Louis, the vast majority were made by Clichy, which produced them on a variety of carpet grounds.  Here, the deep green provides a lush background.