French 19th Century liquer carafe and 6 glasses “Legras”

French 19th Century liquer carafe and 6 glasses “Legras”

Definition.

Rare antique carafe with 6 matching glasses, made in the 19th century in a French glassworks.

Legras was one of the most famous glassworks that made bottles and decanters for French liqueur brands.

This carafe and glasses are made of mouth-blown clear crystal in a wooden mold.

In the 19th century, the crystal was not yet as pure as what we know today.

The liqueur glasses have a very nice rare shape of small cup.

The carafe and glasses are very finely finished with enamel decorations after blowing.

This set is very unique and therefore a true must-have 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.

Production time:

1850

Origin / country:

France

Manufacturer:

François-Théodore Legras

Dimensions:

Carafe:

Height: 24,5 cm

diameter: 7,5  cm

6 liqueur glasses:

Height: 5 cm

diameter: 3,5  cm

Length: 5 cm

Weight together: 625 gr

Condition:

2nd hand / good condition / no chips or cracks

Order referention:

240748