Up for your consideration is a magnificent, investment-grade set of vintage European barware: a complete set of six (6) luxury crystal brandy snifters hand-crafted in France by Saint Graal, featuring a incredibly pure 98% silver overlay design protected by a rare factory rhodium finish.
Perfect for serving premium cognac, brandy, or bourbon, this mid-century set seamlessly blends fine French crystal blanks with stunning precious metal artistry. Five out of the six glasses still retain their original, highly sought-after purple and gold foil factory labels on the bases, making this an exceptional find for advanced glassware collectors.
Design & Structural Features
98% Pure Silver with Rhodium Shield: The original labels explicitly read "Saint Graal France - Argent 980‰ - Inalterable Protection au Rhodium". Because these feature a factory-applied platinum-group rhodium finish over the ultra-high purity 98% silver, the metalwork is completely non-tarnish and permanently maintains its brilliant luster without ever requiring polishing.
Art Nouveau Vineyard Motif: Each snifter is beautifully decorated with a continuous, elegant silver overlay pattern showcasing curling grapevine tendrils, stylized leaves, and full clusters of grapes. The design is elegantly anchored by a thick silver rim band and a matching mid-body accent line.
Classic Snifter Form: Designed with a robust, wide bowl that tapers to a narrow rim to concentrate the rich aromas of fine spirits, supported by a short, sturdy facet-cut stem and flat base.
Dimensions & Measurements
Height: 3-7/8" tall
Top Rim Diameter: 2-1/2"
Base Foot Diameter: 2-1/2"
Maximum Width: 3" diameter at the widest part of the bowl
Condition Report
This luxury French barware set is in beautiful, presentation-ready Very Good vintage condition. The crystal bodies are incredibly clear, brilliant, and sound, completely free of chips, cracks, structural clouding, or harsh flea bites. The silver overlay is wonderfully preserved across the collection, fitting tightly to the glass with a brilliant mirror-like shine and minimal to no age-related toning. To ensure absolute transparency for our collectors: the glasses feature almost completely intact silver motifs and exhibits a few very small, faint spots of missing silver along the thin mid-body bands. Due to the intricate, reflective nature of the scrolling pattern, these tiny areas do not detract from the gorgeous overall display when set out on a bar or table. Five glasses retain their original foil base labels, which remain cleanly attached with only light expected vintage edge curling.
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