St. Louis - Ewer - Massenet - Crystal - Saint-Louis -Massnet

Elegant and exclusive wine or liqueur decanter in fine transparent crystal, produced by the historic and renowned Cristallerie Saint-Louis (France). The item belongs to the famous model "Massenet", a great classic of the craftsmanship introduced between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, renowned for the complexity and refinement of its workmanship. The body of the decanter is entirely hand-decorated with rich geometric facets in dense patterns of stars and interlaced lozenges, designed to superbly refract natural light. The neck features linear vertical facets, topped by an elegant original stopper coordinated with an ogive cut. A detail of absolute historical and collectible value is the presence of the number 64 hand-engraved both on the base of the stopper and on the neck/bottom of the decanter. This pairing number testifies to the ancient artisanal craftsmanship: each piece was ground individually on its respective neck to ensure a perfectly airtight and custom fit. Details and Features: Manufacture: Cristallerie Saint-Louis (France) Model: Massenet Material: Crystal finely hand-cut at the top Distinguishing elements: Pairing number "64" corresponding on stopper and body Era: First half of the 20th century. Careful shipping.