France ◆ Mid-Century Modern, 20th Century

St. Louis French Hand Cut Crystal Decorative Bowl

$1,550.00 One of a kind · Ships from Miami
PeriodMid-Century Modern, 20th Century
OriginFrance
MakerCristallerie de Saint-LouisRead about the maker
MaterialsCrystal
Dimensions H 7.5 in x Dia 11.63 in
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The piece
Very beautiful crystal bowl from the famous manufacturer, St. Louis or Saint Louis. The design features magnificent and intricate cuts.

Stunning with a surprising optical appearance.

This bowl is generally used to display rose petals, could also be used to hold wonderfully scented magnolia flower buds.

Prestigious St. Louis signature etched in the center of the bowl. Measures: 11 5/8" Diameter x 1 3/4" High

The maker

Cristallerie de Saint-Louis
Glassworks from 1586; crystal from 1781, Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche, Moselle

Glassworks
From 1586
Royal glassworks
1767
Lead crystal
First on the continent, 1781
Known for
Cut and coloured crystal, paperweights, stemware

There has been a glassworks at Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche in the Moselle since 1586. In 1767 Louis XV granted it the title of royal glassworks, and in 1781 it became the first house in continental Europe to make lead crystal, having worked out the English formula for itself.

It is known for cut and coloured crystal, paperweights, and stemware, and still produces at the same site.

Biographical detail from Wikipedia.

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Domestic freight

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International

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Packing

Packed by hand. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed, packed separately and reassembled on arrival.

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