Antique Mint Green St Louis Crystal Short Wine Hocks with Engraved Design Clear Stems Circa 1910

An antique set of 3 French Saint Louis short light green crystal wine hocks is offered.
The bowl is a light green crystal for the bowl and clear stems.
The bowl's engraving is decorated without gilding.
They were unmarked because they were produced before the acid-etched mark used in 1936.
The glasses can hold 4 ounces of liquid.
The date of manufacture is around 1910.
Heirloom quality.
Many glasses of this quality go unnoticed because they are unmarked.


HISTORY:
Saint Louis is the oldest crystal manufacturer in
Europe, originating in Lorraine, France, and founded in 1586 and has been a royal cristalerie since 1781.
Francois de Beaufort, director of the Verreries Royales de Saint Louis was the first to introduce crystal glass to France.

Saint-Louis Crystal quickly became the favorite of French royalty, and its wares have graced tables
of note for centuries since. The elite glassblowers and glass cutters of Saint-Louis recognized
as the best in France are fortified by generations of knowledge.

Each Saint-Louis piece is handcrafted, meaning no two are the same. And while committed to preserving and enriching the art-making glass by hand-Saint Louis is also a champion of contemporary and innovator of advanced techniques. In Saint-Louis Crystal, modern techniques are melded seamlessly with traditional methods, resulting in sophisticated crystal patterns that bring élan and prestige to any table.


CONDITION:
Excellent antique condition with minimal signs of use.
No chips or cracks.
Hand wash for the best care.

DIAMETER:
They measure 6 5/8 inches tall.
2 7/8 inches at the mouth of the bowl.

FINAL COMMENTS:
These glasses are a work of art. Use for special occasions.
Great for the barware collection.

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