Rene lalique rare alexandrite Alaska ashtray

Rene lalique rare alexandrite Alaska ashtray

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Rene lalique alaska ashtray in rare alexandrite glass
Introduced in 1931
Marcilhac page ref:281

Alexandrite glass is dichroic meaning two colours. Due to the glass containing neodymium under different lighting conditions the glass magically changes colour.
In daylight the glass appears a lilac colour and under artificial light it is a turquoise colour
Rene Lalique only made a few examples of Alexandrite glass

The base of this ashtray is also like no other having facet cuts

Stenciled mark R Lalique

The condition is very good with no damage or faults

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Dimensions:

Height 8 cm / 3 14"
Diameter 11.5 cm / 4 "

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