18th century Le Creusot cup
18th century Le Creusot cup
Definition.
Rare French cup, made at the end of the 18th century by the famous crystal compagny “Le Creusot”
The jar is made of mouth-blown glass with lead, in mold. This is the first crystal.
In the 18th century, the crystal was not yet as pure as what we know today.
The jar is beautifully decorated with a diamond motif and has a handle.
The foot at the bottom of the pot is also finely finished in the shape of a flower.
Originally, this jar was used as a spice jar or mustard jar.
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:
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Diameter rim glass: 5,5 cm
Length with handle: 9 cm
Weight: 215 gr
Condition:
2nd hand / used condition / chip on the base
Order referention:
240549