Val Saint Lambert - Fruit bowl - Crystal
Opens 19 May
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
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Description from the seller
Authentic and rare Art Deco crystal compote (fructiera) produced by the prestigious Belgian glassworks Val Saint Lambert.
This elegant piece features a heavy, clear crystal bowl with a classic radial swirl and starburst pattern, supported by an ornate neoclassical silver-plated pedestal base.
What makes this specific piece highly collectible is the signature. As documented in the Val Saint Lambert hallmark archives (Ref. No. 15), this specific acid-etched mark was used exclusively between 1923 and 1925 for "metallized" or hybrid glass-and-metal items. The signature "VAL ST LAMBERT BELGIQUE" is clearly visible on the interior center of the bowl.
Product Specifications:
Origin: Belgium
Manufacturer: Val Saint Lambert
Period: Early Art Deco (Dated 1923-1925)
Material: Lead Crystal & Silver-plated metal base
Height: 20.5 cm
Top Diameter: 22.5 cm
Base Diameter: 12.5 cm
Weight: 950 grams
The piece is in a very good vintage condition for its age (over 100 years old). The crystal retains its brilliant clarity with no chips or cracks. The metal base shows a beautiful deep aged patina, which can be polished to a high shine or left as is to preserve its antique character.
Authentic and rare Art Deco crystal compote (fructiera) produced by the prestigious Belgian glassworks Val Saint Lambert.
This elegant piece features a heavy, clear crystal bowl with a classic radial swirl and starburst pattern, supported by an ornate neoclassical silver-plated pedestal base.
What makes this specific piece highly collectible is the signature. As documented in the Val Saint Lambert hallmark archives (Ref. No. 15), this specific acid-etched mark was used exclusively between 1923 and 1925 for "metallized" or hybrid glass-and-metal items. The signature "VAL ST LAMBERT BELGIQUE" is clearly visible on the interior center of the bowl.
Product Specifications:
Origin: Belgium
Manufacturer: Val Saint Lambert
Period: Early Art Deco (Dated 1923-1925)
Material: Lead Crystal & Silver-plated metal base
Height: 20.5 cm
Top Diameter: 22.5 cm
Base Diameter: 12.5 cm
Weight: 950 grams
The piece is in a very good vintage condition for its age (over 100 years old). The crystal retains its brilliant clarity with no chips or cracks. The metal base shows a beautiful deep aged patina, which can be polished to a high shine or left as is to preserve its antique character.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Belgium
Manufacturer/brand
Val Saint Lambert
Material
Crystal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
20.5 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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