Saint Louis - Ashtray - Ambassadeur - Crystal
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Saint Louis Ambassadeur red crystal round ashtray in Art Déco style, dating to the 1950s, with a diameter of about 12 cm and height of 4.5 cm, weighing 796 g, in excellent condition with rare use and light signs of wear.
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magnificent and heavy round vintage ashtray/catch-all tray, an authentic work of art in precious crystal signed by the legendary French manufactory Saint-Louis.
• Manifattura: Cristallerie de Saint-Louis (France)
• Modello: Ambassadeur (still in production today in the small accessories line)
• Epoca: Vintage, dating to the mid-20th century (roughly the 1950s-1970s).
• Materiale: Hand-blown and fully hand-cut superior crystal.
• Colore: Ruby red cased onto transparent crystal (mass coloring technique).
• Dimensioni indicative del modello: Diameter about 12 cm / 15 cm depending on the era variant.
• Stato di conservazione: Excellent vintage condition; the crystal retains exceptional brilliance and is free of opacity. (Note: inspect the item and specify if there are micro-chips due to age or wear scratches on the base).
The Ambassadeur model is characterized by spectacular and deep external geometric facets and by a radial star pattern on the base that refracts light, creating unique reflections. An iconic object of great visual impact, ideal to use both as a classic cigar/cigarette ashtray and as a sophisticated decorative catch-all tray for entrances or living rooms in classic or Mid-Century Modern style.
A perfect collectible piece to enrich an elegant living room or as a luxury gift idea for lovers of vintage design and fine French craftsmanship.
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magnificent and heavy round vintage ashtray/catch-all tray, an authentic work of art in precious crystal signed by the legendary French manufactory Saint-Louis.
• Manifattura: Cristallerie de Saint-Louis (France)
• Modello: Ambassadeur (still in production today in the small accessories line)
• Epoca: Vintage, dating to the mid-20th century (roughly the 1950s-1970s).
• Materiale: Hand-blown and fully hand-cut superior crystal.
• Colore: Ruby red cased onto transparent crystal (mass coloring technique).
• Dimensioni indicative del modello: Diameter about 12 cm / 15 cm depending on the era variant.
• Stato di conservazione: Excellent vintage condition; the crystal retains exceptional brilliance and is free of opacity. (Note: inspect the item and specify if there are micro-chips due to age or wear scratches on the base).
The Ambassadeur model is characterized by spectacular and deep external geometric facets and by a radial star pattern on the base that refracts light, creating unique reflections. An iconic object of great visual impact, ideal to use both as a classic cigar/cigarette ashtray and as a sophisticated decorative catch-all tray for entrances or living rooms in classic or Mid-Century Modern style.
A perfect collectible piece to enrich an elegant living room or as a luxury gift idea for lovers of vintage design and fine French craftsmanship.
#madeinfrance
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Saint Louis
Weight
796 g
Model
Ambassadeur
Style
Art Deco
Material
Crystal
Country of origin
France
Colour
Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4.5 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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