Val Saint Lambert - Paperweight - Crystal

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Val Saint Lambert crystal paperweight, unsigned, celestial blue opaline colour, 8 cm in diameter and 4 cm high, weighing 650 g, produced in Belgium in the 1950s, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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This cut crystal paperweight from the famous Belgian crystal manufacturer Val Saint Lambert immediately captivates with its celestial blue or opaline blue color—a soft, luminous shade that is particularly rare for this type of art object. In keeping with the manufacturer’s traditional productions for its paperweights and sulfides, the piece bears no signature, but its authenticity is undeniable given how evident the virtuosity of the manual work is. The intricate cutting combines broad serrated concave facets around the rim with a magnificent geometric motif of stars and diamond points on top, intensely catching the light. Despite its compact dimensions of 8 cm in diameter and 4 cm in height, it is striking for its substantial weight of 650 grams, a testament to the density and excellence of its lead crystal. A highly refined display piece, perfect to enrich a high-end collection or elevate a prestigious desk.

This cut crystal paperweight from the famous Belgian crystal manufacturer Val Saint Lambert immediately captivates with its celestial blue or opaline blue color—a soft, luminous shade that is particularly rare for this type of art object. In keeping with the manufacturer’s traditional productions for its paperweights and sulfides, the piece bears no signature, but its authenticity is undeniable given how evident the virtuosity of the manual work is. The intricate cutting combines broad serrated concave facets around the rim with a magnificent geometric motif of stars and diamond points on top, intensely catching the light. Despite its compact dimensions of 8 cm in diameter and 4 cm in height, it is striking for its substantial weight of 650 grams, a testament to the density and excellence of its lead crystal. A highly refined display piece, perfect to enrich a high-end collection or elevate a prestigious desk.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Crystal
Manufacturer/brand
Val Saint Lambert
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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