Émile GALLÉ (1846-1904). 2 L.A.S. "E.G." with sketch, Nancy February 24 and 25, 1892, to Robert de Montesquiou; 1 and 2 pages in-8 on his letterhead (trace of tab). Illustrated letters concerning the construction of a lock for a chest of drawers. He asks Montesquiou to send him the lock and key so that he can have them re-cut. He explains, with the help of 3 sketches in the margin, that he wants to match the pènes to the fittings with "a regular sowing of engraved hydrangea flowers"... Explanations on the lock with 3 sketches, on the lock entrance, the length of the barrel and the key. Gallé asks which shade of silver Montesquiou would prefer: "Matte, pink hollows?"... Etc.