8pc Rare Antique French Saint Louis Crystal Stemware w Encrusted Gold Engraving, Neoclassic Designs, Greek Key Rim, Fleur de Lis, C 1800s

Antique Saint Louis stemware set of five crystal cordials. Gold engraved decoration with the Greek Key from the late 1800s. Unmarked because they were produced before the acid etched mark used in 1936.
Heirloom quality. Many leave glasses 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 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 prestiqe to any table.


CONDITION:
Excellent antique condition.
Hand wash for the best care.

DIAMETER:
They measure 5 inches tall.

FINAL COMMENTS:
These glasses are a work of art. Use for special ocassions.
Great for the bar ware collection. .

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