Flawless Condition: Vintage Saint Louis Thistle hand-blown crystal, handled wine decanter. Hand painted with 24 KT gold, with open band trim. The rare, exquisite open band style was last produced in the middle of the last century. Founded in 1586, Saint Louis Crystal has a rich history as purveyors of fine crystal to French royalty and luxurious tables the world over. The "Thistle" Glass series from Saint Louis could easily be regarded as the company's emblem of quality.
Each element impressively exemplifies what crystal glass craftsmanship is all about - a combination of exceptional lines, different types of cut and lavish gold finish sets the Thistle glasses apart. Each glass is mouth blown, cut and polished by hand. The elegant gilt decoration is applied with a fine paintbrush then fired and polished with agate stone. The production of the glasses demands perfect command of the techniques used, and it takes 25 days, involving a total of 10 glass artists, to create the polished Result. 15 other glass expert's share of the cutting, engraving and decoration-and almost impossibly elaborate process, but the result speaks for it self.
The item "Saint Louis Crystal Handled Wine Decanter Thistle 24 KT Open Band MINT" is in sale since Wednesday, September 20, 2017. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\French\Other French Art Glass". The seller is "ojai1221" and is located in Ojai, California. This item can be shipped to United States.