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Saint-Louis Crystal Thistle Tea Set for Six

6 hand-cut crystal cups & saucers • Authenticated Saint-Louis France labels • Excellent condition
A stunning set of six tea cups and saucers by Saint-Louis Crystal, France — one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious crystal manufactories, founded in 1767. Each piece is crafted in the iconic Thistle pattern, featuring Saint-Louis’s signature intricate hand-cut crystal with a radiating starburst base, fine diamond and vertical ribbed motifs, and a delicate gold rim that catches the light beautifully.

The cups are gracefully proportioned with a gently flared top, a refined loop handle, and a weighted, faceted body that showcases the depth and clarity of true French lead crystal. Each saucer is a flat, elegantly thin disc edged in gold, bearing the Saint-Louis France label — a mark of authenticity and uncompromising quality. One saucer has no disc edged in gold. The set is in excellent condition, retaining its original labels, with no chips, cracks, or significant wear to the gilding.

Saint-Louis crystal is found in the collections of royalty and discerning collectors worldwide, and the Thistle pattern remains among the house’s most celebrated designs. This set of six is ideal for formal tea service, a sophisticated gift, or a collector’s addition to a fine crystal collection.