Crystal Candlestick Saint Louis in very good condition

  

Crystal candle holder Saint Louis in very good condition. Not stamped, with adhesive Saint Louis label. Dimensions: height 21 cm (8.2 inches). A word from Le Manège de Zébulon: the items offered are second-hand items that may have slight signs of wear (such as micro-scratches) but they are in very good condition and without any chips (unless specified in the description). They have been carefully chosen for their brilliance and elegance.

The items are carefully packaged and shipped to account for their fragility. In case of any issues, please contact me immediately to find the best solution. Check with the customs service of the destination country.

Saint-Louis is one of the most beautiful crystal factories in France and Europe, alongside Baccarat. With its status as a "Royal Glassworks" in the 18th century, it quickly became one of the leading French decorative arts manufacturers. Its master glassmakers and cutters produced high-quality tableware, lighting fixtures, decorative objects, and other pieces. Saint-Louis uses techniques such as molded, blown, single or multi-layered colored crystal (overlay), wheel cutting, hand-etched acid, etc.

Originally established on an old glassworks dating back to 1586 in the valley of Münzthal (Saint-Louis-les-Bitche) in the Vosges mountains of Lorraine.

In 1767, it became the royal glassworks of Saint-Louis under Louis XV's reign. In 1781, French chemists discovered the production of lead crystal, leading to the factory being renamed Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis. From 1825 onwards, the focus shifted exclusively to crystal pieces and the development of associated techniques.

In 1989, luxury brand Hermès acquired a stake in Saint-Louis Crystal Works, fully integrating it into the Hermès group in 1995.

Today, as in the past, crystal is still mouth-blown, hand-cut, engraved, and decorated by hand by master glassmakers and cutters among the best workers in France. This is why each glass is slightly different, especially in terms of weight.