French crystal goblet, anno 1780

French crystal goblet, anno 1780

Definition.

This beautiful goblet was made in the second part of the 18th century in France.

The goblet is made of blown crystal in mold, which gives it a beautiful sound.

Mind you, crystal from the early 18th century is not as pure as what we know today.

Very nice item for the collector of antique glassware.

Given its age, a small trace of wear may be present, as well as glass threads, air bubbles and imperfections are completely normal for handmade antique glassware.

LE CREUSOT :

The exploitation of the coal of Montcenis, from 1769, allowed the creation of the Royal Foundry at a place called Le Creusot from 1781.

At the same time, the fashion for lead crystal, which came from England, spread to European courts and wealthy circles.

Founded in Sèvres, near Paris, "La Manufacture des Cristaux de la Reine" decided to settle in Le Creusot to take advantage of the coal resource.

The new factory quickly got off the ground and innovated. Ordinary glass and especially luxury crystal products are made there. The company specializes in opalines (or opal crystal), objects made of opaque crystal tinged in the mass, and inclusions, small objects with a decorative inlaid ceramic pattern. At that time, customers lived in France as well as in Europe and even in Russia or America.

At the beginning of the 1830s, the Creusot crystal factory experienced difficulties and was eventually sold by its owners. It was bought in 1832 by Baccarat and Saint-Louis, who decided to repatriate all production to the east of France. Creusot's glass and crystal industry then died out.

Production time:

1780

Origin / country:

France

Manufacturer:

Le Creusot

Model / name:

Goblet

Dimensions:

Hight:12 cm
Diameter rim glass: 9 cm

weight: 320 gram

Condition:

2nd hand / good condition / no cracks or chips off

Order referention:

230529