RARE 23Pc Antique French St Louis Glass Stemware w Black Faceted Stems and Gilt Embellishments Circa 1900 1909

Offered is a 23-piece stemware set of antique French Saint Louis crystal glasses.

They are clear crystal glass with rare black faceted stems.

The set includes 10 wine glasses, 9 cordial glasses, and 4 tall champagne glasses.


Unmarked because they were produced before the acid-etched mark used in 1936.

The wine glasses can hold 3 ounces of liquid.

The date of manufacture is around the 1920s.

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:
Good condition with minimal signs of use.
No chips or cracks.

MEASUREMENTS:
10 wine glasses measure 6 1/4 inches tall
9 cordial glasses mesure 5 inche tall
4 Champafne measure 8 inches tall


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

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