Pair of French Crystal Shot Glasses Circa 1880 - Diplomat's Estate Find

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Where Franco-Russian Diplomacy Meets Crystalline Perfection...Discovered in a European diplomat's East Hampton estate, these crystal shot glasses whisper tales of … Read more Where Franco-Russian Diplomacy Meets Crystalline Perfection...Discovered in a European diplomat's East Hampton estate, these crystal shot glasses whisper tales of Franco-Russian Alliance glamour. When Tsar Alexander III charmed 1880s Paris, French society became obsessed with Russian culture—and no aristocratic salon was complete without perfect crystal for serving the Tsar's preferred vodka.
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Heavy Cut Crystal: Deeply etched geometric patterns catch light like captured diamonds. The substantial weight speaks to quality—these are sculptural objets d'art.
Perfect Proportions: 2.75" tall x2" Diam , ideal for Russian tradition meets French sophistication.
Matched Pair Rarity: Finding complete pairs from this era is exceptionally rare. Most separated through generations or lost to wars.
Franco-Russian fever + documented provenance + exceptional condition = once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. These won't last.
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