2 French 19th Century Carafes “Legras- La Lanterne”

2 French 19th Century  Carafes “Legras- La Lanterne”

Definition.

Rare antique carafes, 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 is made of mouth-blown glass in a wooden mold, with a crystal content to obtain a brighter color.

In the 19th century, glass and crystal were not as pure as what we know today.

With UV light, you can also detect a small amount of uranium, which is used in the glassware.

This carafe is called "La Lanterne"

At the bottom of the bottle you can still clearly see the cut-off of the blowpipe.

Very nice unique item for the collectors.

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:

Height: 27.5 cm

Length: 13 cm

Width: 9 cm

Weight togeterh: 1970 gr

Condition:

2nd hand / good condition / no chips or cracks 

Order referention:

240557