Description: For almost 200 years, Val Saint Lambert of Seraing, Belgium, has produced some of the most elegant and prestigious works of crystal and glass. Holding the distinction of being the world’s only Belgian glassworks, Val Saint Lambert creates exquisite items including ashtrays, serveware, vases and sculptures. Founded by chemist François Kemlin and engineer Auguste Lelièvre, the company opened its first glassworks in 1826. Its quality manufacturing of heavy-lead crystal and the expert craftsmanship of its wares quickly led to the company’s popularity. In 1894, Val Saint Lambert exhibited its geometric-cut crystal at the World’s Fair in Antwerp, Belgium. The central piece was “le Vase des Neuf Provinces,” or “The Vase of the Nine Provinces.” Under the direction of French glassmaker Léon Ledru, it took 30 artisans over 2,000 hours to fashion it from 85 individually crafted pieces. The exposure led to Val Saint Lambert becoming the primary crystal used by the Tsars of Russia and the company’s pieces being sold internationally. That same year, the company crafted two immense crystal chandeliers for the Maharaja of Gwalior to hang in his palace in India. Weighing almost five tons each and measuring over 42 feet high, they were the largest crystal chandeliers in the world at the time. The company closed its doors for the duration of World War I but soon reopened. By 1926, it had over 5,000 employees and had a growing demand for its pieces made in the Art Deco style. For sale a beautiful crystal decanter with six matching shot glasses, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. Beautiful color combination of cranberry red and clear crystal, nicely cut. The decanter is signed on the bottom of the base and has initials etched on the neck and stopper. It is a well-known model by Val Saint Lambert, the design is attributed to Charles Graffart. The decanter is 13” tall and 4” base diameter. The glasses are 2.5” tall and 1.75” opening diameter. The decanter and 5 glasses is in excellent condition. No chips / damages. !!!!!!!!Please look at the pictures 1 glass has a flea bite chip on the inner edge of the glass opening. !!!!!!
Price: 249 USD
Location: Aubrey, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-08T18:37:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Belgium
Antique: Yes
Signed By: Van St Lambert
Signed: Yes
Color: Cranberry
Material: Crystal
Brand: Val St Lambert
Type: Decanter & Shot Glasses
Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 13 in
Model: VAL ST LAMBERT Crystal
Style: Art Deco
Features: High Gloss
Production Style: Cut Glass
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1929
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
Production Technique: Fused Glass
Backstamp: Incised
Finish: Glossy
Handmade: Yes
Item Weight: 3.5 lb
Item Width: 5 in
Product Line: Val Saint Lambert
