Emile GALLE Toupie vase with flat base and small straight neck. Proof in brown lined glass on a white opalescent ground, in the style of hard stones, hammered with tiny facets. Decorated with a frieze at the base of the neck and three dragonflies among flowers, partly enameled in the "bijoux" style. Signed twice E. Galle / Nancy on the point below the base, one crossed out. H. 11 cm - Diameter: 11.5 cm. Numerous burst bubbles, grinding marks and small enamel chips. Neck of uneven height. To be compared: Beaussant-Lefèvre sale, Drouot 1/6/2005, no. 269 (expert F. Marcilhac): a vase with similar decoration but cylindrical shape with curved body on round heel.