19th century crystal coasters “Le creusot”

19th century crystal coasters “Le creusot”

Definition.
Very nice small dishes, made in the early 19th century in France.

They are made of mouth-blown crystal in mold.
It is beautifully decorated with the typical motifs of the early 19th century.
The decorations of the floral tendrils are characteristic of the Le creusot crystal work.
In the bowls is an image of a fox with a stork and liquor bottle.

You can use it as a coaster or as a sandwich board.

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:
1800-1850

Origin / country:
France

Manufacturer:
Le Creusot

Dimensions:
Height: 1,5 cm
Diameter: 12 cm
Weight / piece: 155 gr

Condition:
2nd hand / 5 in good condition / 1 has chip on the edge
Photos are part of the description

Order referention:
220679