Up for Sale is a Set of Six Vintage La Rochere French Banana Split Dishes - Ice cream

Frosted Green Glass

Made By La Rochere

Made in France

Measures 10" Long

Measures 1 7/8" Deep

Signs of wear commensurate with age

Each one has nibbles along the top inside edge - which I have tried to show in the photos

These are smooth to touch and do not detract from either their usefulness or aesthetic appearance

La Rochère was founded in 1475, during the period called Middle Ages in France. It is located in the Vosges mountains (East of France), a region rich of wood, sand and silica, the basics material to make glassware.

Destroyed twice in the 16th and 17th century, the manufacture was rebuilt in 1666 and the ovens were re-lit and were not to be extinguished until today. The manufacture is the oldest traditional glassmaker still in activity in Europe.

Originally, the factory produced window glass; the diversification to glassware and stemware for Cafés and restaurants began in the 19th century. For centuries, La Rochère preserved and transmitted a traditional know-how. They are part of French glassware History and are distinguished as such today by the Label 'Entreprise du patrimoine Vivant' (National Company with a Heritage).