Each of our Belle Déco and Belle Vente auctions features a range of glassware: coloured Saint Louis crystal glasses, Daum pâte de verre bowls, Baccarat crystal sculptures, Murano chandeliers and Lalique vases. Art Nouveau enthusiasts will be seduced by the finesse of Emile Gallé's pieces, which are often featured in our auctions.
The Hôtel des Ventes des Notaires de Strasbourg also specialises in glassware. There is an infinite variety of this art form on display at our auctions.
Lovers of Art Nouveau, for example, will be delighted to find the finesse and uniqueness of pieces by Emile Gallé or the Alsatian firm Lalique, in which women, fauna and flora mingle and merge.
Murano chandeliers, Baccarat crystal sculptures and Daum glass pastes bear witness to centuries-old expertise handed down from generation to generation. Perhaps they will also come into your home and dress up your everyday life with light and colour?
Glass paste, blown glass, pressed glass and other crystals are on display in the windows of our Belles Ventes and Belles Déco sales. Created in different workshops and with different skills, our pieces will appeal to enthusiasts of all eras, for both everyday and decorative use.
True timeless products combining style and resistance, they will delight your homes.
SAINT-LOUIS
Tommy’ model
Six clear crystal champagne flutes,
with cut and partially tinted decoration
Height of the pitcher: 26.5 cm
Stamp of the house under the decanter
A WORD ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SAINT-LOUIS
The Verrerie de Saint-Louis, one of the oldest glass and crystal factories in France, is located in Lorraine, in the Moselle département. Founded in 1586 under the name of ‘Münzthal’, it has survived the centuries. In its early days, the glassworks produced mainly ordinary glass. In 1767, it began producing crystal, inspired by techniques developed in England. This marked the beginning of its international success. In 1829, the glassworks became the ‘Cristallerie Royale de Saint-Louis’, a title that underlined its excellence. It was from this point onwards that the glassworks enjoyed real success, thanks to its technical innovations and the quality of its products. It became a symbol of luxury and refinement, combining tradition and innovation. In 1989, the crystal works joined the Hermès luxury group, enabling it to strengthen its reputation while continuing to evolve. This partnership has enabled the Saint-Louis crystal glassworks to renew itself, while preserving the authenticity and expertise handed down from generation to generation.
A WORD ABOUT HIS SUCCESS
The company's craftsmen have mastered age-old techniques such as mouth-blowing, cutting, engraving and hand-decorating. These complex methods, handed down for centuries, produce creations of incomparable finesse and precision. The manufactory is also famous for its coloured crystals, obtained by the meticulous addition of metallic oxides to the crystal paste, giving varied hues and unique plays of light. Saint-Louis creations are diverse and varied. From tableware and decorative objects to lighting and jewellery, each piece is a work of art. Among the emblematic collections are the famous ‘Tommy’ glasses, created in 1928, which are highly prized and have become a symbol of elegance. Every year, the factory opens its doors for guided tours, giving visitors an insight into the manufacture of crystal and the development of techniques. The Verrerie de Saint-Louis, a symbol of French craftsmanship excellence, continues to win over lovers of art and luxury.
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