Antique French Cut Crystal Rose Bowl, Diamond Pattern, 7"

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…. Large cut crystal rose bowl | All-over crosshatch diamond and star pattern | Acquired at Marché aux Puces de … Read more …. Large cut crystal rose bowl | All-over crosshatch diamond and star pattern | Acquired at Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt, Paris | 7" H × 7" D | Excellent condition
Paris in Winter
There is a particular pleasure in finding something extraordinary in the cold. This magnificent cut crystal rose bowl came home from a winter morning at the Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt — Paris's legendary flea market, where serious dealers bring their serious pieces, the crowds are thin and the light is perfect for spotting quality glass. This is exactly the kind of object that rewards that early alarm clock.
The Object
Substantial in the hand and brilliant in any light, this large rose bowl is cut in an all-over crosshatch diamond and star pattern that catches and scatters light with the authority of genuinely heavy lead crystal. The spherical form is classic — at home holding roses, displaying ornaments, or simply sitting on a library table doing nothing but looking magnificent.
No chips, no cracks, no repairs. Just decades of careful keeping and one very good morning in Paris.
Details
Form: Rose bowl / globe vase
Pattern: Crosshatch diamond with star points
Dimensions: 7" H × 7" D
Weight: Substantial — consistent with full lead crystal
Origin: France, acquired Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt, Paris
Condition: Excellent, no chips or damage
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