Belgian Crystal Ashtray from Val Saint Lambert

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We offer for sale a luxury item of rare beauty: an ashtray made by the historic Belgian crystal maker Val … Read more We offer for sale a luxury item of rare beauty: an ashtray made by the historic Belgian crystal maker Val Saint Lambert, official supplier to the Belgian Royal House. This mid-20th-century piece (Vintage) represents world-class lead crystal craftsmanship.

Design and Craftsmanship: The piece is distinguished by its formally rigorous octagonal geometric design, typical of luxury modernism. It is crafted from pure lead crystal (Full Lead Crystal) of exceptional thickness and weight. The mastery of the craftsmen is evident in the grinding of large flat facets: this process transforms the piece into an optical prism, capable of capturing light and reflecting it with a brilliance and color spectrum superior to ordinary glass. The purity of the material is absolute, free of inclusions, giving the piece a crystalline "water-like" transparency.

Marks: As a guarantee of authenticity and collectible value, the piece bears the acid-etched signature "Val St Lambert" on the base (as indicated).

Technical Details and Condition:

Manufacturer: Val Saint Lambert (Belgium).
Material: Lead crystal (Heavy crystal).
Shape: Faceted octagonal.
Period: Vintage (20th century, presumably 1950s/1960s).
Dimensions: 12 x 13 x 4 cm (4.7 x 5.1 x 1.5 inches).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The crystal is clear and brilliant. The frame is intact. (Because it is a heavy vintage item, any micro-scratches on the base are considered normal signs of aging.)
Decorating Notes: Thanks to its timeless design and substantial weight, this item transcends its function. It looks magnificent on a designer coffee table, a rosewood executive desk, or in a lit display case, where its ability to refract light will make it stand out.

Please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

It is sold "as is," and the and photographs are accurate. This piece has an attribution mark,
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