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French Belle Époque Hand-Blown and Hand-Gilded Glassware Part Suite, circa 1900–1915
An elegant and increasingly scarce French Belle Époque glassware …
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French Belle Époque Hand-Blown and Hand-Gilded Glassware Part Suite, circa 1900–1915
An elegant and increasingly scarce French Belle Époque glassware part suite dating from the early twentieth century, comprising eighteen matching hand-blown glasses across five original forms.
Each piece is finely crafted from exceptionally light blown glass with subtly optic-moulded bowls, richly hand-applied gilt floral decoration, gilded rims and feet, and distinctive teardrop stems containing trapped air inclusions, a charming feature of traditional period glassmaking.
The suite comprises:
3 Champagne Coupes
5 Red Wine Glasses
5 White or Dessert Wine Glasses
3 Port Glasses
2 Liqueur Glasses
Designed for formal dining and entertaining, the service retains the elegant variety of forms typical of fine French table settings during the Belle Époque.
The combination of delicate proportions, luminous glass and hand-gilded decoration creates a refined appearance that is both decorative and highly functional.
Unlike later heavy crystal services, these glasses possess an exceptional lightness and grace, reflecting the quality of early twentieth-century French craftsmanship. The finely engraved and gilded floral ornament, together with the optic moulding and air-filled teardrop stems, demonstrate the skilled handwork involved in their manufacture.
Today, surviving suites of this quality and completeness are increasingly difficult to find. They make a beautiful addition to period interiors, collectors of antique glass, elegant table settings, luxury entertaining, historic houses, or film and television productions requiring authentic Belle Époque tableware.
Measurements
Champagne Coupes (3)
Height: 17.5 cm
Rim Diameter: 9.5 cm
Wine Glasses (5)
Height: 16 cm
Rim Diameter: 8.3 cm
White / Dessert Wine Glasses (5)
Height: 15.5 cm
Rim Diameter: 7.2 cm
Port Glasses (3)
1 glass: Height 12 cm, Rim Diameter 7.2 cm
2 glasses: Height 11 cm, Rim Diameter 5.6 cm
Liqueur Glasses (2)
Height: 8.2 cm
Rim Diameter: 3.9 cm
Style: Belle Époque, French Provincial, Traditional, Classical
Materials: Hand-blown glass, hand-gilded decoration
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- Dimensions
- 3.54ʺW × 3.54ʺD × 6.69ʺH
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Light wear to … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Light wear to the gold, One dessert wine glass has minor wear to the gilding around the foot, One liqueur glass has a small chip to the rim less
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