Grande bonbonnière en cristal Val St Lambert - art déco
Modèle "Eliane" EN CRISTAL CLAIR DOUBLEE CANNEBERGE (rouge/rose)
SIGNEE "VAL SAINT LAMBERT"
Conçue par Charles Graffart et réalisée pour la première fois par Val Saint Lambert en 1938
Ce dessin caractéristique de cette période est inclus dans le catalogue de cette année
Hauteur - 9,5 cm, Ø maximal - 15 cm
Poids : 1,7 Kg
Comme neuve - pas de cheveu, pas de restauration, pas d’éclat - impeccable sous la base !
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Beautiful Art Deco bonbonnière, model 'Eliane' in doubled ruby red crystal. Designed by Charles Graffart and made by Val Saint Lambert in 1938. This characteristic design for that period is included in that year's catalogue (see extract from that catalogue)
The bonbonnière is in super condition, also at the bottom
This bonbonniere is made of crystal with a lead content of approx. 33-40%, which is a lot higher than the legally determined 24%. It gives the piece a gorgeous quality and brilliance. The technique to make this bicoloured crystal is called doubling: the vase is mouthblown of clear crystal and after resting the crystal, it is doubled (also referred to as ‘bubbled’) with ruby-red crystal. Then the red crystal is cut back, exposing the clear crystal again. Subsequently, the facets are cut and the last step is a polishing with lava rock and a linen cloth. This labour-intensive process produces a marvellous result of the highest quality.
Today, Val-Saint-Lambert has a presence in more than forty countries, from the USA to Saudi Arabia, from Spain to Japan. It has become the business card of Walloon. The government took a stake in the company in the 1980s due the impending bankruptcy of the company. A Val Saint Lambert piece, famous for its marvellous double-coloured cut crystal, is a sought-after collector’s item or an expensive business gift, also for princes and diplomats. The company for instance supplied the glass seats (amongst others, because of the ‘frigidity’ of the material) for the World Exhibition in Sevilla. The offering has been broadened and modernised since, though the manufacturing of the unique pieces is still artisanal.
The lot will be thoroughly packaged and shipped with insurance in fitting (possibly double) packaging