Drinking set (82) - Glass

A very beautiful and important set of 82 vintage French glasses, featuring an elegant ribbed and vertical facet pattern that creates numerous play of light.
This set stands out for its exceptional quantity and the presence of five different formats, allowing you to compose a complete and elegant table for various drinks and occasions.
The glasses all bear the inscription « FRANCE » under their foot.
Lot composition:
The lot comprises exactly 82 pieces:
11 liqueur glasses: 9.5 cm
19 port glasses: 11.5 cm
29 water glasses: 13 cm
12 wine glasses: 15 cm
11 champagne flutes: 15.5 cm
Unpackaged weight: 13.500 kg
The presence of 29 glasses of 13 cm and 19 glasses of 11.5 cm notably allows for a substantial set for a large table.
Description of the glasses:
The glasses feature an elegant flared shape and a molded vertical ribbed decor, particularly visible at the lower part of the bowls.
Light reflects prettily off the facets and reliefs of the glass, giving the whole set a very bright and refined appearance.
The feet are round and relatively simple, with stems suited to the different formats.
The five heights clearly distinguish several functions within the service, notably the small glasses, glasses of different sizes, and flutes.
Marking:
Each piece bears under its foot the inscription:
« FRANCE »
No other signature or clearly identifiable manufacturer's mark is visible in the photographs.
For this reason, the lot is presented as vintage French glassware, without attribution to a particular crystal maker.
Vintage, 20th century.
The set is in good overall condition for its age and prior use.
The glasses show good transparency and their decorations are well preserved.
No chips or cracks.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow the buyer to assess the general state of the pieces.
A particularly complete set
The great strength of this lot lies in its exceptional number of 82 pieces and in the diversity of formats.
It is a particularly interesting set for:
a vintage French glassware enthusiast;
a collector;
a large reception;
a residence or family home;
an elegant table requiring several types of glasses;
a buyer seeking a substantial coordinated set of French glassware.
The quantity of pieces offered together is uncommon and is a real asset for this lot.
Shipping
Because of the large number of pieces, the set will be packaged with the utmost care.
Each glass will be protected individually and the whole will be placed in reinforced packaging with appropriate padding to minimize transport risks.
Shipping with tracking and insurance