Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded in 1878 by Jean Daum (1825–1885). His sons, Auguste Daum (1853–1909) and Antonin Daum (1864–1931), oversaw its growth during the burgeoning Art Nouveau period. Currently Daum is the only commercial crystal manufacturer employing the pâte de verre (glass paste) process for art glass and crystal sculptures, a technique in which crushed glass is packed into a refractory mould and then fused in a kiln.
DAUM has worked with hundreds of artists and designers to update new collections. They include Arman, Hilton McConnico , Philippe Starck, Salvador Dalí, Cyril Phan, aka Kongo, Richard Texier, Emilio Robba and Philippe Druillet. Reference: Wikipedia
A Daum Nancy enameled cameo glass Landscape box
circa 1900
enameled DAUM NANCY with the cross of Lorraine and a thistle
height 3 3/4in (9.5cm); diameter 6in (15.2cm).
Sold for US$3,500 (£2,507) at Bonhams
A ‘BEE’ COVERED BOX, CIRCA 1910
pâte de verre
2⅞ in. (6.7 cm.) high, 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) wide, 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) deep
signed in the mold DAUM NANCY with the Cross of Lorraine.
Sold for USD 2,500 at Christies
Daum Acid Etched and Enameled Glass Box
Circa 1900
Of egg form, in mottled colorless and pale blue glass, decorated with birch trees and swans on a lake. Length 5 1/2 inches.
Sold for $7,680 at Doyle New York
Daum Nancy 19th century Green Box Dimensions: 5″d 2 1/2″ T
Sold for $125 at World Auction Gallery LLC
A Daum Nancy enameled cameo glass covered box, circa 1900.
Sold for 6,600 USD at Sothebys
