Authentic Vintage Signed Saint-Louis French Cut Crystal Ashtray / Catchall Dish.
A striking piece of heavy, high-end French craftsmanship carrying quiet, old-world authority. Produced by the historic Cristallerie de Saint-Louis (the oldest crystal manufacturer in France, dating back to 1586), this vintage cut-glass masterpiece features an architectural, deeply faceted scalloped rim that radiates outward from a precision starburst-style center.
It captures and refracts ambient light beautifully from every angle. Its substantial weight makes it remarkably versatile—functioning seamlessly as a traditional luxury cigar/cigarette ashtray, an elegant vanity catchall tray, a high-end executive desk dish, or a standalone display object.
Design & Construction Highlights:
The Profile: Sculptural flower-petal / scalloped round design with geometric hand-cut bevels.
The Mark: Plainly stamped with the official etched circular "Saint-Louis France" maker's signature directly on the underside of the base, guaranteeing absolute collector authenticity.
Materiality: High-grade, dense French lead crystal possessing pristine clarity and a rich acoustic ring.
📐 Flat Measurements (Approximate):
Diameter: 5.5 in / 14 cm
Height: 1.75 in / 4.5 cm
Weight Note: Extremely heavy, solid crystal structure. Exact item weight will be verified and securely calibrated for safe parcel transit documentation prior to labeling.
🧼 Condition: Good Vintage Condition. This is a genuine pre-owned vintage luxury piece showing honest signs of age and prior utility. Displays light surface scratching inside the main bowl interior and normal movement marks across the smooth polished base rim. Completely free of large chips, jagged structural fracturing, deep unpolished flea bites along the top ridges, or heavy cloudiness. Displays gorgeous transparency. Sold exactly as shown.
📦 Shipping from Porto, Portugal: Fully tracked premium international shipping. Given the delicate, heavy nature of French crystal art glass, this item will be professionally double-boxed and padded with extensive shock-absorbent protective wrap. Dispatched safely within 1 business day. Note: International buyers outside the European Union are entirely responsible for local destination customs clearance duties, import VAT, or entry tariffs imposed by their domestic border authority.
Disclaimer: Flipeye is an independent curator of curated pre-owned luxury home accents and is not directly affiliated with Cristallerie de Saint-Louis or Hermès Group. All brand names, signatures, and pattern styles are utilized strictly as a factual description to ensure 100% transparent item verification.